David’s Final Words

We will not always understand what God is doing. Don’t chase a God you can explain; chase a God you can exalt. “When David’s time to die drew near he commanded Solomon his son, saying, ‘I am about to go the way of all the earth.’” — 1 Kings 2:1-2 1. Be a man. You must have thick skin and a soft heart. 2. Be obedient. “…and keep the charge of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his rules, and his testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn…” — 1 Kings 2:3 There is nothing more manly than obedience to God. “If you love me, you’ll obey my commands.” — John 14:15 1. Obedience leads to living for God. 
“and keep the charge of the LORD your God…” 
— 1 Kings 2:3a 2. Obedience leads to loving God’s Word. 
“…walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his rules, and his testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses…”
 — 1 Kings 2:3b “…that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn…”
 — 1 Kings 2:3c “…that the LORD may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.’” — 1 Kings 2:4 Real courage/strength, regardless of gender, comes from being rightly related to Jesus.