LifePoint Lubbock

Day 149
1 Kings 1-2, Psalm 37, 71, 94

The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. Psalm 37:39 (NIV)

David is in his final years as we begin the book of 1 Kings. The king’s weakened state gives opportunity for Adonijah, David’s oldest living son, to exalt himself as the next king, much like Absalom had done. Joab the general and Abiathar the priest joined Adonijah’s campaign. Everyone was invited to Adonijah’s celebration except Nathan the prophet, Zadok the priest, and Solomon the future king. Nathan and Bathsheba quickly inform David of the impending coup. David orders that Solomon ride the king’s mule and be anointed and proclaimed king by Nathan the prophet and Zadok the priest. Adonijah’s support quickly vanished when word reached the dinner party that Solomon had been crowned king. David’s final charge to Solomon was to “keep the charge of the LORD your God”. The strength and wisdom needed in life is always connected to obedience to God. With the death of David, the throne of Solomon was firmly established.

Psalm 37 is a psalm of David in his later years. His wisdom is directed to man, much like the teachings found in the book of Proverbs. Don’t worry about the wicked but trust and delight in the LORD.

Psalm 71 is the prayer of an older believer. No matter what storm we may face, God is our hope and trust. Troubles do not subside simply because we grow older. He is our hope continually and remains the constant object of our praise from youth to old age.

Psalm 94 recognizes that vengeance belongs to God and not to man. God sees more and knows more than we ever could. Trust in His superior knowledge, wisdom, and timing. The greatness of God is to be feared, respected, and obeyed. The foolish do not listen to God, but His people do, and they are blessed for it. God is the rock of our refuge.

Join us Sunday for "I AM the Vine" as we continue our series "I AM - Jesus in His Own Words".
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