Solomon honours his father, King David, by choosing some of his father’s team to continue under his administration. In our context, it’s good to honour the wisdom and revelation that’s come before us. Solomon also brings in the sons and grandchildren of those who have gone before in recognition that they had wisdom and experience that had been passed to them. Who are we investing in, in the coming generations?

But God chooses to use people who don’t always make good decisions, and Solomon was one of those. For example, Solomon chooses to appoint someone who rules over forced labour – something which ultimately broke up the Kingdom.

Solomon got so much right, acting with great wisdom – and yet he still got so many things wrong. The same can be true of us…

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