APRIL 27, 1 Kings 1:5-21 

In his old age, David’s fourth son, Adonijah rose up to challenge Solomon as the heir to the throne. He too, like Absalom before him, prepared himself chariots and horsemen to go before him to exalt him. Two persons betrayed David and sided with Adonijah – Joab and Abiathar. God’s Word says that David “his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so?” and so we can conclude that Adonijah was totally spoiled.

As he was gathering his supporters, Nathan the prophet informed Bathsheba of the impending danger and urged her to tell David. So she went and told David of the rebellion by Adonijah. Nathan also stepped in at this appropriate time to ask the king whether he approved of what Adonijah had done. At this juncture, the king asked Bathsheba to come before him again and in the presence of Nathan, he assured her that Solomon would sit upon his throne. Then he called for Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet and Benaiah the military commander to cause his son Solomon to ride the mule to Gihon. There Zadok and Nathan will anoint him king over Israel, with blowing of trumpet and a shout of “God save king Solomon”. Thus it was done and all the people rejoiced. Adonijah heard the noise and knew that his plan had failed.

God had already planned for David to be succeeded by Solomon. For Adonijah to try to go against God’s plan was both foolish and futile; God will protect his appointed king of Israel – Solomon.

None of us will probably live a life as dramatic as the one we have just read about. We are not princes or princesses. But the God of Solomon is the same God who watches over us and He will extend His hand to protect and guide us. Do you need help? Do you want guidance? Turn to God today.

Thought: God will take care of me.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I turn to You now for guidance and help that I may do the right things in my life. I also pray for help in my studies, that I will be diligent and fulfil my responsibilities as a student, knowing that I must study not only for myself and parents, but also for You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.