I was reading in 1 Kings today, when David is about to die and one of his sons (Adonijah) is trying to proclaim himself as the new king. He went so far as to have a big party for himself (his first mistake, and one of many).
Finally, Bathsheba goes to the King on his death bed and says...(I'm paraphrasing)" Sir, did you or did you not say that Solomon was to be king after you?". Then the prophet enters the room and tells David about what his other son is doing. Immediately, King David told the prophets to anoint Solomon and sit him on the throne. Long story short, Solomon's dynasty was considered much greater than David's.
Don't you know that in that moment (which could have been days) Solomon thought that he was done for? Everyone around him was proclaiming Adonijah to be king. He must have felt that God had forsaken him...or worse, that he had been replaced before he had the chance to participate. In the end God proved that men don't control your destiny. He does.
It has been evident in my life that I have a fear of men. Not what they can do to me...but what they'll refuse to do for me. I believed that I had to please all to see God's plan for my life revealed, as if they were in control. In reality, God just wants me to 'show up and do as I am told'.
My prayer: God, thank you that you are willing to steer this sometimes crazy life of mine. I fear on occasion that I am veering off course, but you never cease to amaze me when your gentle hands once again set me back on the path. I give you all and I promise to show up and do as I'm told. ~ Amen
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