God's Path to Success

Scripture:

I Kings 2:2-3 "Take courage and be a man. Observe the requirements of the Lord your God, and follow all His ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go".

Observation:

After 40 years as king of Israel, David is about to die and he gives advice to his son Solomon who had just been inaugurated as king. Instead of telling him how to command armies, influence people and run the country to be successful as king, he tells him success will come when he follows all the requirements, decrees, laws and regulations in the Law of Moses. David realized that real leadership comes through the blessing of God, which comes from obedience to God in every area.

Application:

David kept God first until the very end of his life. Even at the end, he was telling his son Solomon to follow the Laws of God closely in order to have success. Today we try to use every success technique, then ask God to bless it instead of blessing God and allowing Him to give us the techniques for success. God is looking throughout the earth for those whose hearts are loyal to Him. He searches for those who love Him deeply and are committed to Him. He loves to bless His children, but blessing comes through obedience. Most of us love His grace, but don't like to talk about obedience. David told Solomon to follow closely every command of the Lord. Let's put the first things first!

Prayer:

Obedience is better than sacrifice. Lord, help me to walk in absolute obedience at all times. Help me to seek Your will more diligently and follow You to the end faithfully. Teach me to follow You with all my heart and leave the results to You. I love You Lord and want to obey You every word. Help me obey You every command.

I love you and put my trust in You,
Jeff