2 Chron 7:17 “As for you, if you walk before Me faithfully as David your father did, and do all I command, and observe My decrees and laws….”
David was far from perfect. He messed up, massively, more than once, but he had a heart for God, a love for God that ran deep, and God recognized that love. God tells Solomon to walk faithfully before Him as David did, not perfectly, but faithfully. It is not an all or nothing proposition.
2 Chron 7:18 “…I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with David your father when I said, ‘You shall never fail to have a successor to rule over Israel.’”
It put me in mind of starting a diet or exercise regimen. Often we start out strong but stumble. Many times, for me at least, that stumble can turn into a “Why do I even bother? I am so bad at this. I may as well eat the whole pie while sitting on the couch.” All or nothing. But God seems to indicate it isn’t all or nothing, it’s about being faithful, even when we stumble.
2 Chron 7:19 “But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them….”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that loving You isn’t an all or nothing proposition. Help us to walk faithfully before You as David did, even though we aren’t capable of walking perfectly. When we stumble, help us to turn back to You and try again. Draw us closer. Amen.
2 Chron 7:20 “…then I will uproot Israel from My land, which I have given them, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for My Name….”
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.