DAVID’S FINAL WORDS | Daily Bread | 11-21-24

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Bible Passage
03:07 - Daily Bread Devotional
05:01 - Prayer

1 Kings 2:1-12, KV 3
“and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him,
and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations,
as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.”

Daily Bread
1) Obedience to God's commands.
David’s final advice to Solomon was to live in obedience to God. He urges Solomon to follow God's laws and decrees with all his heart and soul. David knew that true success for a leader doesn’t come from personal charisma or political savvy, but from a commitment to God’s word. In our lives, success isn’t measured by the possessions or positions we acquire, but by our faith. Everything in this world will fade away and can’t be taken with us into heaven. What really matters is our faith and dedication to God, which will lead to eternal rewards. Let’s live each day remembering that we will one day stand before God. Our goal should be to live for the eternal rewards in heaven, not the temporary things of this world.

2) Wise and just leadership.
David’s advice about handling people like Joab and Shimei shows the importance of being fair and wise as a leader. He tells Solomon to reward loyalty but also deal with betrayal wisely, teaching that justice and mercy must work together. In your own life, pray for God’s wisdom to be fair and just in how you treat others. Appreciate and reward good actions, but also be wise in how you handle wrongdoing. Don’t let personal feelings, like favors or grudges, get in the way of doing what’s right. Instead, seek God’s wisdom to guide you in how you treat others.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please give me the wisdom to follow Your commands and the courage to lead with justice and mercy. Help me make decisions that honor You and treat others fairly and respectfully according to Your wisdom. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

One Word: I need godly wisdom!





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