From the day that Solomon was conceived he was destined for great things. Despite the sins of his father and mother, he was set up for success.

The Lord loved him (2 Samuel 12:24-25).

• Solomon had a front row seat to watch the consequences of his father’s sins. He learned first hand the consequences of David’s sin. For instance when Adonijah tried to set himself up as king (1 Kings 1:5-10). Why is this a good thing you ask? He found out quite quickly who his friends and enemies were. He also saw He had Nathan the Prophet, Zadok the priest and the Mighty Men of Israel behind him.

• Solomon asked for wisdom, discernment between good and evil. The Lord was pleased with Solomon. (1 Kings 3:9). The Lord gave solomon a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you On top of that the Lord gave Solomon riches, and honor and a promise of long life if he follows HIM(1 Kings 3:12-14).

• David did as much prep work as possible to help by forging relationships and gathering materials to help Solomon build the temple.

• The Lord once again appears to Solomon reminding him to walk before the Lord, that he will be blessed (1Kings 9:4-5)

For 20+ years Solomon was honoring God and then he stopped…

What is interesting to me is how Solomon’s had it all and then gave it up.

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