"Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father...Adonijah shall be put to death this day" (1 Kings 2:24).
Adonijah, the spoiled prince and son of David had previously exalted himself as King over Israel against God and his fathers wishes. Up to this point his father had allowed him to do whatever he wanted. But when David, who still had the respect of his people, publicly installed Solomon as the next king with his blessings, Adonijah's rebellion was thwarted. When Adonijah found out that David had exalted Solomon to the throne, he feared for his life. But after pleading for mercy and paying homage to the new King, Solomon allowed him to live and go back to his house. Later, Adonijah would make a move to once again take the throne and was put to death.
When dealing with our sinful flesh we must take extreme actions. Who is on the throne of your heart, self or the savior? Does if feel like the flesh has gained momentum in your life? The apostle Paul wrote, "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof" (Romans 13:14). Are your fleshly appetites dominating your life? Starve the flesh to death and nurture your spiritual life.
"Two natures beat within my breast.
One is cursed, one is blessed.
One I love and one I hate.
And the one I feed will dominate!
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