Drawing Near to God - Ruminating in the Word of God

The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Chronicles 1:3,

"Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon, for God's tent of meeting was there, which Moses the Lord's servant had made in the wilderness."

When Solomon became king, we are told he went to Gibeon, where God's tent of meeting was located to inquire of the Lord, verse 5. It was when Solomon went there that God appeared to him and asked him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." Verse 7. Solomon asked for the wisdom it would take to lead God's people. What Solomon received was astonishing. When Solomon drew near to God, God drew near to Solomon.

This causes me to think of what James had to say, "Come near to God and he will come near to you." James 4:8. While we are not kings looking how we might gain the wisdom needed to effectively rule over God's covenant people, we, nevertheless, needs God's wisdom to be productive and effective in this life, in this age.

Solomon's example shows us the way. Just as Solomon found what he needed from God by drawing near to him, so we can find what we need by drawing near to God, just as James tells us.

What might you approach God for today? "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16.

Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!

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