Today's Passage: 1 Kings 1
This chapter discusses the drama surrounding the establishment of David's successor as king. We see one of David's sons, Adonijah, take it upon himself to make himself king even though the position rightfully belonged to Solomon. Adonijah's plan is thwarted when David becomes privy to it and Solomon is, in fact, made king. There is a part of Adonijah's plan, however, which I think deserves our attention.
First of all, we learn that going through the motions does not determine reality...no matter how thorough the motions. Adonijah didn't just throw a crown on top of his head and declare himself king, he went through a very involved process. He recruited a priest, his brothers, and all the royal officials of Judah to accompany him to the Stone of Zoheleth where he "sacrificed great numbers of cattle, fattened calves, and sheep." I'm sure it was a sight to behold. While it is important to live out our faith and do the things God commands, we also know that God looks at the heart of man. As Brett has said, "Sitting in the garage doesn't make me a Buick and sitting in church doesn't make me a Christian." Well, Adonijah could tell you that grabbing a priest and sacrifing animals doesn't make you a king. God knows our hearts and He desires a devotion to Him and Him alone.
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