1 Kings 2
In this passage King David gives his last words to his son Solomon. He tells Solomon to be a man and to follow YHWY's commands. These are good words. What is shocking to me is that he says nothing about raising a good family. David's life has been turmoil due to his lack of leadership within his own home. And yet David still has not learned his lesson. Unfortunately Solomon will not learn from his father either. One could say that the sins of the father were passed on to the son.
As God works in my life I am becoming more and more aware of the priority of my family. Success is worthless without someone to share it with. My desire to reach the world must start in my home. That is my kingdom.
Father these are very easy words to write. I know my heart. I know my lust for success, fame, and wealth. You must chain my heart to your will. You must put within me a greater desire for the success of my family than for success within the world. I cannot do this on my own.
