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Introduction
Today is a watershed day in the history of Eastwood.
We have Alec Auwen here in view of a call.
An opportunity for him to begin his own ministry legacy of pointing people to Jesus.
We are fortunate here.
Three of our past five youth pastors have had tenures of more than four years.
8 years.
5 1/2 years.
and 4 years.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 37% of youth pastors have a tenure of 1 - 2 years.
20% are 3 - 4 years.
17% 5 - 7 years.
Alec steps into a legacy of youth ministry that some of you here are products of.
As I think about the concept of legacy, I have to remind myself that eventually I will no longer be the pastor here at Eastwood.
In my mind, I try to be constantly preparing the church for that transition.
I want our ministries and committees to be healthy and able.
I want people to say that Eastwood was healthy when I left than when I was called to be the pastor here.
I want this church to have consistent momentum so that Eastwood will continue advancing the Gospel in our community, our state, our nation, and our world.
I think the concept of a legacy is one that is normal and healthy to consider, especially as one advances in years and in hairloss.
David’s legacy would soon transition from being conjecture to historical fact.
Abishag was brought in to attend to the king but proved to be proof of his decline.
David appointed the son he had with Bathsheba, Solomon, to be his heir.
This chapter begins with the speech he gave to Solomon to challenge him to remember that his life would leave a legacy.
His words and his deeds set forth a legacy not just contained in the Israelite history books but also in Holy Scripture.
The words of David also serve to remind each of us that...
Your words and deeds leave a legacy.
Acknowledge Your Mortality
vv.
1-2a
David knew and he used this opportunity to talk to Solomon.
I’ve sat with many people from our church as they’ve taken their last breath.
Prayer.
Quoting Scripture.
Holding their hand.
Saying goodbye.
But, here’s the reality, we aren’t always given notice.
Bridgett.
Friend from high school.
Had just graduated high school and was in her freshman year of college when she had an aneurysm and tragically passed away.
Our group of friends had spent hours hanging out, laughing, dreaming, and doing stupid things.
When you lose someone like that, you think of all the things you wish you’d told them.
We don’t know when we will die, but we know that there will be a time where we are no longer here.
Scripture encourages us to remember that our time here is limited.
This warning is given to us also by the poet Robert Harrick, “To the virgins, to make much of time”:
“Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.”
This mentality is summarized in the Latin phrase, “Carpe Diem.”
Meaning “Seize the day.”
A phrase I have on the wall in my office as a reminder that each day is unique.
But, also...
Each day is an opportunity.
How will you make this day count for the glory of God?
To know Him more and to make Him known.
Loving God and loving others.
Acknowledge Your Meaning
vv.
2b-3b
First, David calls Solomon to “be strong.”
This is not about physical strength, but spiritual strength.
Quite possible that David is reflecting on his own spiritual weaknesses.
His sin that involved Solomon’s own mother.
He doesn’t want to see his son travel down that same road.
We are all called to experience sanctification.
Second, David calls his son to “show yourself a man.”
Lots of conversations these days about what is manly.
The confusion between being macho and manly certainly exists.
The incident at the Oscars last Sunday night provided fodder for that conversation.
Two sides that I heard a lot of.
Will Smith was being manly by protecting his wife.
Will Smith was not being manly because he resorted to violence.
In reality, there is truth somewhere between those.
One can protect without taking the easy route to sucker-punch another person.
Causes us to admit that there isn’t a lot of good examples in Hollywood, or in the world, of true manliness.
This passage was spoken by David to a specific audience: Solomon.
David knew that as a ruler, there would be opportunities to take the easy route to get what he wanted.
For Solomon, he needed to stand up for what was right in the eyes of God as the king of Israel.
How does this apply to us today?
Be who God created you to be.
The third calling from David was to be a student of the Word.
Notice the use of seven different phrases here.
Seven is a number of perfection or completeness.
The Word of God is sufficient.
This is why I emphasize it so much.
Never will I stand to teach or preach and give opinions.
I have no personal wisdom to bring to you.
I can only bring to you Scripture.
And if your only contact with the Bible is happening when someone is teaching you, you won’t reach your own spiritual potential.
We are all called to learn to rightly handle the Word of God.
Why we acknowledge that Scripture is inspired, inerrant, infallible, authoritative, and sufficient.
London Baptist Confession (1677):
“The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving Knowledge, Faith and Obedience.”
Acknowledge Your Mission
vv.
3c-4
David follows up by encouraging Solomon with the results of finding his God given meaning.
Prosperity!
No…not financial.
Spiritual blessing, which is far more valuable than financial.
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