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AVOID PRESUMPTUOUS CELEBRATION

1 Kings 1:25 (NKJV)“For he has gone down today, and has sacrificed oxen and fattened cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king’s sons, and the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest; and look! They are eating and drinking before him; and...
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PREPARING FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION

1 Kings 1:20 (NKJV)“And as for you, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, that you should tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.” One of the most beautiful things a person can do is to leave a stable situation behind them...
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INVITATION TO HOLY DIALOGUE

1 Kings 1:17 (NKJV)“Then she said to him, ‘My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your maidservant, saying, “Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’”’” First of all, we must acknowledge that the Lord is Almighty and all...
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HOW TO ASK CORRECTLY

1 Kings 1:16 (NKJV)“And Bathsheba bowed and did homage to the king. Then the king said, ‘What is your wish?’” Knowing how to receive answers to your requests is an art form, an ancient tactic that does not age and is still relevant today as it was back in ancient...
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HOW TO USE WORDS

1 Kings 1:14 (NKJV)“Then, while you are still talking there with the king, I also will come in after you and confirm your words.” Words have power, and words are a key to effective communication. Words carry weight and impact, and we must never underestimate the power...