Charmed is one word that came to mind as I read about Solomon.
Son of David, King of
David secures the boarders and Solomon inherits a peace-filled nation at the height of its power and influence… charmed life.
For the second time the Lord God appears and speaks to him… charmed again comes to mind.
And yet as I listen to God’s Words to Solomon, there is a huge condition to the promises God makes to him. If you… if your descendants walk faithfully and obey my commands, etc.
IF means that the pressure is on Solomon and his descendants to fulfill their end of the bargain first before God is obligated to keep His.
IF is a small but telling word.
The Davidic covenant is governed by IF…
As I contemplated that, I realized all the more how blessed I am to be living under the New Covenant…
Praise God for the New Covenant in Jesus… a new and certain way, where assurance of salvation is part of God’s gift to those who believe in Jesus… where the Holy Spirit is given as a guarantee of our inheritance… where grace abounds…
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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