1 Kings 11:12-13
"Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son. Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen."
"Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son. Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen."
God's hands of judgment was stayed for David's sake. Solomon had forsaken the God Who had blessed him beyond imagination and he deserved punishment. However God's mercy was extended because of the memory of His servant David.
That is incredible, that the life and actions of an imperfect human can have an impact on God and the lives of those not yet born. It begs the question, what if David had forsaken God like Solomon did?
Do I see my life as a legacy? Do I attempt to look ahead to what my present actions will cause in the future? Would God show mercy for my sake?
That is incredible, that the life and actions of an imperfect human can have an impact on God and the lives of those not yet born. It begs the question, what if David had forsaken God like Solomon did?
Do I see my life as a legacy? Do I attempt to look ahead to what my present actions will cause in the future? Would God show mercy for my sake?
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