In one of his final moments as Israel’s king, David turns to his son Solomon and offers more than a leadership tip—he offers a lifelong calling:
“And you, Solomon my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind” (1 Chron. 28:9, NLT).
This isn’t a call to duty. It’s an invitation to relationship.
We Were Made for This
Pastor Hal Dag reminded us in this message that the very core of who we are is relational because the God who made us is relational. Before time began, before the first sunrise or human breath, there was relationship—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in perfect unity and love. So when God said, “Let us make man in our image,” He was creating us for communion, not just compliance.
We aren’t saved just to be forgiven—we’re saved to walk with God. Intimately. Personally. Daily.
Not Just Knowing About God—Knowing God
David tells Solomon, “Learn to know the God of your ancestors.” That kind of knowing doesn’t happen in a moment; it unfolds through a lifetime of self-revelation. God reveals Himself to us in His Word, in prayer, in trial, in worship, and through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Hal shared stories from his own journey—how God slowly, lovingly, and persistently revealed Himself through seasons of deliverance, healing, conviction, and breakthrough.
That’s what intimacy with God looks like: not a moment at the altar, but a life on the altar.
Intimacy Changes Everything
When you walk closely with God, your worship deepens. It’s no longer just about music or Sunday morning routines—it becomes the heartbeat of your life. And as David warned, intimacy is not to be taken lightly. It changes your desires. It rewires your fears. It calls you to holiness.
Pastor Hal put it plainly: “If you fear God rightly, you won’t fear anything else. But if you don’t, you’ll fear everything else.”
The Journey to More
Wherever you are in your walk with God, the invitation still stands: learn to know Him. Get in the Word. Seek His face. Don’t settle for a distant faith when you’ve been called to a face-to-face relationship.
David told Solomon: “Take this seriously.” So should we.
Questions to Reflect On:
Do I know God intimately—or do I only know about Him?
What is He revealing to me in this season?
Are there things I need to lay down in order to grow closer to Him?
Let this be a season not just of revival services, but of personal revival—where we return to the One who knows us fully and still invites us closer.
