Words to Treasure
“May King Solomon live a long time!” Then come back up to the city with him. Have him sit on my throne. He will rule in my place.
1 Kings 1: 34-35
This was Capture the Flag at its toughest. To top it off, this was a hidden-flag game. One scout from each game was allowed to see where the other team’s flag was hidden and then describe it to his or her troop. “I’ll be the leader and scout to see the flag.” Finn put mud on his face.
“Why you?” Zane questioned.
“I’m the best man for the job. You have to be good at remembering things.”
Zane didn’t look convinced. He said, “Madison, turn around and, without looking, tell us what Finn’s wearing.”
She turned around. “He’s wearing a black T-shirt, jeans with a hole in the left knee, a leather belt, white socks with the British flag on them, a leather shark-tooth necklace, brown hiking boots with green laces, a camouflage sports watch — and mud.”
Zane raised his hand. “Everybody who wants Madison to be our leader and scout, raise your hand.” Zane looked around. “That would be everybody. Sorry, Finn, looks like Madison’s the best woman for the job.”
There’s a right way to become a leader and there’s a wrong way. Saying you’re a leader doesn’t mean people will actually follow you. And that’s embarrassing.
People in Bible Times
King David’s son Adonijah was throwing a party for himself because he had made himself king. Well, wrap up the leftovers, because Adonijah had a surprise coming. God, King David, and the prophet Nathan had already made his brother Solomon the next king instead. Just a little embarrassing.