An old king and a new king

King David was getting old, so he called his son Solomon to give him some important instructions. “Be strong and courageous,” he said. “Do whatever the Lord your God tells you to do. If you obey the Lord’s commands, He will keep the promises He has made.”

Soon after this, David died and was buried in Jerusalem, the City of David. Solomon took over from David and became king of Israel.

Will I be able to do the difficult things my parents do?

As you watch your mom cooking or see your dad sorting through piles of bills, do you wonder if you will one day be able to do all the things they do?

The responsibilities your parents have are too great for you to worry about right now!

However, when your parents give you chores to do around the house, they are teaching you to do some of the things they do. By doing them well, you are showing your parents how responsible you are. They will know when you are ready for tasks that require greater responsibility.

David taught Solomon to become responsible and gave him all the instructions and plans he would need to build the Temple (see 1 Chronicles 28:10-21).

Your parents will sometimes make mistakes, just as David did. But God still wants you to respect and obey them.

Just as David helped Solomon, your parents are helping you learn practical things like planning, making decisions, and saving money. They are also teaching you to live a life that is meaningful and pleases God.

Verse for today

Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Psalm 34:11

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