Seeking God

Second Chronicles 6 highlights the fulfillment of a promise. Standing before the nation of Israel in the newly constructed temple, Solomon’s words point the people to the faithfulness of God. The promise made to King David that his son would build the temple, has been fulfilled. As Solomon speaks, there is a phrase which rises up over and over again. The phrase is “then hear.” Just two small words, but Solomon uses them six times. It is a plea for God to be available. A request for God to move in the lives of His people. A prayer that God will make Himself known and shape His people to be holy. Over and over, Solomon says that when his people sin, he prays that God will hear them and forgive, judge, restore purpose, or move in some way to reconcile the relationship they have with Him. That is an important thing for us to understand. When we seek God, He is faithful to move in us and through us. He shapes us to be His people. When we surrender, He hears our voices, hears our hearts, and moves in our lives.