April 1, 2010 - Time To Speak Up

Meditation on 1 Kings 1

King David had become old and weak physically. He had not installed a king to succeed him yet. So the son next to Absalom decided to promote himself. Adonijah secured the support of general Joab and Abiathar the priest. So he invited all his brothers except Solomon to a banquet intended to proclaim himself as the future king.

But Nathan the prophet realized that this was not God's will nor it was David's desire. So in spite of the time of Adonijah's celebration, he took up the courage to inform Bathsheba and in turn David concerning the situation. Consequently, Solomon's life was saved and became king of Israel through the immediate action of David. And God's will was fulfilled.

God's person and people must speak up in time of national crisis like Nathan did. If we do not speak up to correct the trend and some wrong movement, our country may fall into the hand of those who have a dangerous agenda. The church is the pillar and foundation for the truth. (1 Timothy 3:15)