On the Throne - Solomon’s reign foreshadowed that of the coming Messiah — a time of divine blessing, peace, and prosperity. As long as God remained on the throne of the king’s heart, things went well. Christians must surrender their will, their possessions, and their lives to His rule. That will lead to success in this life and the next

God is the true king over all people and particularly over Israel. 

Solomon was chosen and anointed by the Lord to be king over the nation of Israel, to sit “on the throne of the Lord.”

He was set apart to reign as God’s regent over His people.

So Solomon took the throne of the Lord in place of his father, David, and he succeeded in everything, and all Israel obeyed him (1 Chronicles 29:23).

Solomon’s reign foreshadowed that of the coming Messiah — a time of divine blessing, peace, and prosperity. 

His subjects pledged loyal submission to him. 

And God gave him greater splendor and wisdom than had ever been known.

As long as God remained on the throne of the king’s heart, things went well. 

The same is true for every person. 

Christians must surrender their will, their possessions, and their lives to His rule. 

That will lead to success in this life and the next.

Thought for Today: Make sure God is Lord of your life.

Quicklook: 1 Chronicles 29:21–28

READ 1 CHRONICLES 28:1 THROUGH 29:30

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