PREPARING FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION

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...
PREPARING FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION

DON’T WALK ALONE!

1 Kings 1:12 (NKJV)“Come, please, let me now give you advice, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.” We cannot see everything and know everything. There will be many things happening that we are unaware of and need people around us to see...
PREPARING FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION

KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT

1 Kings 1:11“So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, ‘Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has become king, and David our lord does not know it?’” So much is happening, and things are changing very quickly. All around us are...
PREPARING FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION

EXCLUDED FOR A GOOD REASON

1 Kings 1:10“But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or Solomon his brother.” We were created for community, and we all want to feel included and part of what’s happening around us. It’s a good thing to feel this way because it’s our natural...
PREPARING FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION

REMAIN LOYAL TO THE END

1 Kings 1:7“Then he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed and helped Adonijah.” Everyone wants endorsement, and those seeking power are especially eager for people to endorse them. To get this endorsement, they use all...