9-28-07 1 Chronicles 28:9

1 Chronicles 28:9 (NAS)
As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
1 Chronicles 28:9 (NLT)
And Solomon, my son, get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.

At one point Solomon was the wisest man on the earth. If he had followed his father's instructions, he would have maintained that position. The principal thing for you, as for Solomon, is to get to know Adonai. You should recognize, acknowledge, and confess Him as your Father. God will reveal Himself to you as you spend time with Him. Through these experiences, you will soon be able to distinguish His voice from those that surround you.

As your relationship with Adonai develops, you will desire to serve Him. You will work to fulfill His will and desires in your life. However, as you do this labor, you must do so with your whole heart and mind, which the Lord has brought into a state of peace and wholeness. Because you are His son, you are safe and unharmed. He has made your life full and perfect. Now it is your desire to delight and please Him.

Jehovah, the Lord, searches your heart. He wants to know if you are actually fulfilling His demands. What He requires must be in your innermost being. He desires to be the center of your life. He perceives and understands what has formed and fashioned your thoughts. He has created your imaginations and purposes and desires you to conform to Him.

Therefore, you should seek His heart with care. Frequently go to Him and consult with Him. Direct your prayers and worship to Him. Study His ways and His Word. When you do this, you will find all for which you are searching. You will discover that Adonai is sufficient and enough for you. Your relationship with God will be secure.

However, if you forsake and desert your God, if you neglect and abandon Him, then Adonai will reject and spurn you. You will become odious to Him and a stench in His nostrils. He will cast you away forever.