“2I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man, 3and keep the charge of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his rules, and his testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn, 4that the LORD may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.’” – 1 Kings 2:2-4 (ESV)
Here David is commissioning Solomon to take over for him as he is about to die. What I find here is the theme of encouragement that and instruction to do according to the will of God. Moses provided similar instructions to Joshua that God reiterated shortly after Moses died. And now, David gives these instructions to Solomon and the words of the LORD are passed on to him as well.
This theme gives me hope in the growth of leadership that springs from the following of God. It allows me to dig in and live more deliberately my mission to “Improve lives through growth and learning as an example of Christ’s love.” I know that I am doing the right things as I follow the and be the example of Christ’s love to all that I interact with, both directly and indirectly. I have these words of Moses, David, and more importantly of God that I am able to draw upon to give me the strength and courage to press on regardless of the circumstances around me.
As you are in the world, where are you pulling your strength from? What is your mission/purpose here in the world? What if you were to draw on the LORD and follow His example with strength and courage?
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