1 Chronicles 28:06-10 David’s Charge to Solomon

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Text: 1 Chronicles 28:6-10

Introduction

1. Near the end of his life, King David gave a solemn charge to his son Solomon

a. Pertaining to the building of the temple – 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

b. Of particular note are David’s words in 1 Chronicles 28:9

2. David’s charge included three things in 1 Chronicles 28:9

a. Solomon’s duty toward God

b. Motivation for Solomon to fulfill his duty

c. Promises regarding whether or not Solomon fulfilled his duty

3. What David charged Solomon in 1 Chronicles 28:9 has application for us today, in regards to our service to God.

Body

I. OUR DUTY

A. TO KNOW GOD

1. David tells Solomon to “…know the God of your father”

2. Nothing is more important in life than to truly know God – Jeremiah 9:23-24

3. God is displeased when people do not know Him

a. As was the case in Hosea’s day – Hosea 4:1-6

b. As was the case in Paul’s day – Romans 1:18-28 (READ)

4. Yet God has made Himself known

a. Through creation – Psalms 19:1-3

b. Through revelation, and the sending of His Son – Hebrews 1:1-2

5. Have we made a serious effort to know God?

B. TO SERVE GOD

1. With a loyal heart (1 Chronicles 28:9 NKJV)

a. With a whole heart (1 Chronicles 28:9 NASB, 1 Chronicles 28:9 ESV)

b. With wholehearted devotion (1 Chronicles 28:9 NIV)

c. What Jesus described as the greatest commandment – Matthew 22:36-38

2. With a willing mind (1 Chronicles 28:9 NKJV)

a. “cordially and sincerely, cheerfully and freely,” – Gill

b. “neither in an hypocritical manner, nor through force and constraint, nor with loathing and weariness” – ibid.

3. This is the kind of service God expects today

a. Of all Christians in their giving – 2 Corinthians 9:7

b. Of elders in their shepherding – 1 Peter 5:1-2

4. Are we committed to serving God completely and willingly?

5. To know God and serve Him with sincerity and zeal, such is our duty!

II. OUR MOTIVATION

A. GOD SEARCHES THE HEARTS

1. David tells Solomon “…for the Lord searches all hearts” – 1 Chronicles 28:9

2. Solomon later confesses “…You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men” – 1 Kings 8:39

3. Today it is still the same

a. Jesus knew the hearts of men during His earthly ministry – John 2:24-25

b. Jesus continues to search the minds and hearts of all – Revelation 2:23b

c. There is no way we can hide our hearts from God – Hebrews 4:12-13

4. Since we cannot hide, why not serve Him willingly?

B. GOD UNDERSTANDS THE INTENTS

1. The Lord “is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” – Hebrews 4:12

2. He “judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”  – Hebrews 4:12 NIV

3. “not only the thoughts of the heart, when regularly formed and ranged in order, but even the very beginning of them, the first motions of the mind, and before they are well formed” – Gill

4. There is no way that we can hide our motives from God!

5. Reinforcing our motivation to know God and serve Him with a loyal heart and willing mind, is the two-sided promise found in David’s Charge To Solomon

III. OUR PROMISE

A. IF WE SEEK HIM

1. He will be found by us – 2 Chronicles 15:2b

2. For the Lord is seeking those whose heart is loyal to Him – 2 Chronicles 16:9a

3. The key is to seek Him with all our heart – James 4:8-10

4. Are we making a diligent effort to find God, to learn and do His will?

B. IF WE FORSAKE HIM

1. He will cast us off forever – Isaiah 1:28

2. Even as the Lord promised to do to Israel – 1 Kings 9:6-9

3. Even as Jesus warned His disciples if they did not bear fruit – John 15:1-2

3. How sad and terrible to go through life and death without God at our side!

Conclusion

1. How much better to go through life and face death with God! – Isaiah 41:10

2. Just as David later encouraged Solomon – 1 Chronicles 28:20

3. If we want the encouraging promise spoken of by David, accept the duty spoken of by David!