When God Chooses the King
Key Scriptures
1 Kings 1:5 (CSB)
“Adonijah son of Haggith kept exalting himself, saying, ‘I will be king!’ He prepared chariots, cavalry, and fifty men to run ahead of him.”
1 Kings 1:29–30 (CSB)
“The king took an oath and said, ‘As the Lord lives, who has redeemed my life from every difficulty, just as I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel, your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne in my place. That is exactly what I will do this very day.’”
1 Kings 1:39–40 (CSB)
“Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ All the people went up after him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth split open from the sound.”
James 4:10 (CSB)
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.”
Reflection Questions
Where in my life am I tempted to “exalt myself” instead of waiting on God?
Who are the Nathans and Bathshebas in my life that God uses to keep me aligned with His promise?
How do I respond when others try to take what God has promised me—do I fight in my own strength or trust God to secure it?
Am I willing to wait for God’s timing in elevation and authority?