Water Finds Its Way

Synopsis     1Kings 1:16-27     2/19/2019 

Nathan the prophet had just learned that Adonijah had declared himself king. And so, he went to Bathsheba to warn her that she and her son were in danger.  

So, Bathsheba went in to King David. And she informed him concerning Adonijah. Then, she reminded him that he had sworn that Solomon would rule after him. And in this way, she let him know that Solomon’s life was in danger.  

As she spoke to the king, Nathan the prophet came in. He confirmed the news about Adonijah. And he expressed a similar concern. Adonijah had gotten the support of Abiathar, the high priest as well as Joab, the leader of the army.

Nathan and Bathsheba Save Solomon 

Adonijah had excluded Nathan from his crowning celebration. They were at odds. Accordingly, Nathan anticipated lost influence and power. And, for that matter, his life might have even been in danger.

Nathan could have gone to Solomon and encouraged him to approach King David. But he decided to go to Bathsheba instead.

Nathan knew that Solomon was the key to reversing Adonijah’s crowning. But he also knew that if Solomon defended his own right to reign, it would not be well received. A fight between brothers is one thing. But a beloved wife bereft of her child is another. And so, Nathan brought Bathsheba to persuade the king.  

Water Finds Its Way 

I get an idea in my head. Maybe it’s about business. Or maybe it’s about parenting. Or maybe it’s about anything. And somehow, the idea seems right. The more I think about it, the more right it seems.  

And that’s when it’s time to act. At some point, I have to make the decision to act on the things I believe to be right. No matter how great the risk, there is a pressure to act on belief. Doing what’s right, or what’s good or what’s beautiful, is like water flowing from a mountain. There is a certain inevitability about it. It will happen, the only question is what route the water will find on its journey down. 

When a person has determined that something must be, they will take any risk and fearlessly ask for any need in order to see their vision of righteousness fulfilled. They will not be deterred. 

Water always finds its way. 

“Rather let justice surge like waters, and righteousness like an unfailing stream.” Amos 5:24