The Story - Chapter 13 - 1 Kings 1-2

David’s final words to his son, Solomon, were meant to encourage this young man to live his life for God. He was inspiring his offspring to keep his nose clean and remember all he had learned. What father doesn't want the best for his children? What father doesn't pray his children will walk a path that will lead to success and riches?

1 Kings 2:2-3 (NIV)
"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,…”

God had made promises to David and David wanted to be sure his son understood how important it would be to follow God, not wander off the path and lead the people astray. David heard God’s promise that his descendants would remain in office as kings, only when they honored and obeyed God.

“Walk in His ways,” sounds like an easy command. With so much at stake one would think it not too much of a strain to continue on this path. Solomon had so much worldly riches; one would think he would have been content and happy.

Solomon had a good example in his father, who before he died, shared valuable advice with him. It was up to Solomon to accept the advice and follow it or reject it and go his own way. We can learn from this too. There are people in our lives who try to share their experiences with us so we do not make the same mistakes as they. They want to help us, but sometimes we just don't hear or won't listen. As we read through The Story this week we will learn about Solomon and if he heeded his father's last words.


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