
Here's the scripture that stuck this week:
I Chronicles 22:7-10 The Message
7-10 David said to Solomon, "I wanted in the worst way to build a sanctuary to honor my God. But God prevented me, saying, 'You've killed too many people, fought too many wars. You are not the one to honor me by building a sanctuary—you've been responsible for too much killing, too much bloodshed. But you are going to have a son and he will be a quiet and peaceful man, and I will calm his enemies down on all sides. His very name will speak peace—that is, Solomon, which means Peace—and I'll give peace and rest under his rule. He will be the one to build a sanctuary in my honor. He'll be my royal adopted son and I'll be his father; and I'll make sure that the authority of his kingdom over Israel lasts forever.'
I love this passage, because it gives some background to Solomon, and maybe why he ultimately valued wisdom. David gave very wise counsel to him. This is the first time I noticed the distinction between David of wars and Solomon of peace. Cool stuff.
What's your Word?
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