When is the last time that you did research in order to know more about a topic? Perhaps, you did some research into a new financial product in order to know if it would help you meet your goals. Maybe, you looked into a repair process for a household item that had recently malfunctioned. Most of us often do some form of research into things that we need to know or that we just find interesting. But do we do any kind of intensive search into the things that are really important to our lives and will provide long term benefits?
After God chose Solomon to succeed his father, David, as king over Israel, David tells Solomon, “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.” As David commissioned his son to be king, he speaks of what is most important from his own experience and knowledge. David’s final instructions to Solomon are to know God and to serve Him wholeheartedly. God promises that we will know Him if we seek Him.
Reluctant Retiree 