sonship

1 Chron. 23:1 When David was old and full of years, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

I was thinking about how King David fought many battles and established Israel's national sovereignty, which Solomon then inherited.  King David did the hard work of securing Israel's security so that Solomon could enjoy the privilege of peace and focus on improving the quality of life of the kingdom.  I think King David is a type of Christ in this regard. By His death on the Cross and resurrection from the dead, Jesus secured our freedom from sin and death and our peace with God.  Now we are like Solomon; we have inherited the authority and power of Christ so that we now have the privilege of bringing the realization of Heaven to earth.  "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."  "May your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven."

Heavenly Father, thank you for the blessing of the finished work of Christ.  Thank you for the privilege of extending your good Kingdom on earth.  Holy Spirit, please lead us and empower us to do your good work today.  I love you, and I pray in the name of Jesus.