May 11

1 Kings 1-2

Solomon becomes king.

1 Kings 2:1-4
When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son. "I am about to go the way of all the earth," he said. "So be strong, show yourself a man, and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go, and that the LORD may keep his promise to me: 'If your descendants watch how they live, and if they walk faithfully before me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.'

This passage marks the end of an era for the kingdom of Israel. King David is dying and he passes the baton to his son Solomon. Before he dies, David has last words for Solomon that were the key to him having a blessed reign. Follow the way of the Lord and their descendants will always be on the throne.

This is advice to live by even today. God will be faithful to keep His promises when we walk in His ways. Notice that it doesn't say that life will be easy and trouble-free if we follow the Lord. But He will be with us every step of the way.

Remember to be a blessing from God to all the people around you this week.