Better Together: Seek the Lord

David lined up his son, Solomon, to succeed him as king. He wanted his son to seek God with all his heart and mind. Loving God is the core component for a person of faith. David experienced what happened when his heart turned from God and other affairs caught him. Yet, David ended on a high note. He tried to share that understanding with Solomon.

Every wise leader understands the importance of passing the baton to the next generation. Hezekiah was a good king, yet, he dropped the baton of faith. When told his pride would cause future judgment that would devastate his nation, he callously shrugged his shoulders. “For he thought, ‘Why not, if there will be peace and security in my days?’” (2 Kings 20:19)

Like the three kings, David, Solomon and Hezekiah, we are so easily distracted. Paul insisted followers of Jesus are to have His mind. He also compared the Christian life to running a race. We are in a marathon, not a sprint.

- Pastor Tom Harrison