Prayers for the King
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
As power transitions from David to Solomon, the psalmist pleads with God to give the king a heart for justice. For when a king embodies the heart of God, the vulnerable will flourish and the blessing of his kingdom will extend across nations and throughout generations.
Study Questions
Application
Is there an area of your life where it feels like only God can make things right? How can you engage your imagination through prayer and ask him to work his will?
As believers, we are called to live out God’s Kingdom on earth. What would it look like for you to orient your life around creating pathways for the vulnerable to get the care and access they need?
Key Points
The Bible is clear that generational poverty is linked with injustice and oppression. A king with God’s heart for justice will enable all his people to prosper.
In his prayer, the psalmist asks for universal change. What God is doing in the world is inclusive of all nations.
This vision of prosperity and flourishing represents something only God can do.
Jesus fulfills this vision of kingship in an unexpected way, and many took advantage of his sacrificial love.
We are called to model Jesus’ life of hospitality, giving our time and resources freely to others even when it makes us vulnerable.