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The prophet
Nathan and Bathsheba join forces to ensure that Solomon replaces
David as king.
As Adonijah, David's oldest living son, takes steps to become
king, only Bathsheba and Nathan know of David's desire that
Solomon succeed him.
Circumstances seem grim to Bathsheba. Should Adonijah become
king, she and Solomon most probably would lose their lives, being
seen as threats to the throne. Yet it is God who establishes
kings, and His will is that Solomon reign. Again God
demonstrates that He is in control — in spite of the foreboding
circumstances.
As we consider the perplexing nature of circumstances in the
world, we are tempted to lose heart, perhaps to question whether
God is really in control. We should be reminded from 1 Kings
1 that He is. Whatever comes our way, the hand of God is
there to see us through. It is something we must believe.
Advice:
- Continue to have time with and for the Lord;
- Praise the Lord, with your whole heart;
- Tell others of His marvelous works...
Promises
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The Lord also will be
- A refuge for the oppressed,
- A refuge in times of trouble.
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The Lord has not forsaken those who seek Him
(Psalm 9:1, 9-10).
"Now,
therefore," says the Lord, "Turn to me with all your
heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." So
rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your
God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great
kindness; And He relents from doing harm (Joel 2:12-13).
Pray for:
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greater sensitivity to sin,
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the ministry of your local church,
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your activities for the day.
"The Lord
bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And
be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And
give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26).
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