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Retour aux sources – 11 1 Rois - Les choix du roi… et les nôtres Quelques pistes de méditation - Chaque règne y est évalué en fonction de la mesure où il a honoré le Roi des rois : « Et toi, si tu marches en ma présence comme a marché ton père David, avec intégrité de cœur et avec droiture,… si tu observes mes prescriptions et mes ordonnances, j’établirai pour toujours ton trône royal. » 1 Rois 9.4 « Baescha (roi d’Israël), fit ce qui est mal aux yeux de l’Eternel, et il marcha dans la voie de Jéroboam, se livrant aux péchés que Jéroboam avait fait commettre à Israël. » 1 Rois 15.34 « De même que le péché a régné avec la mort, ainsi la grâce règne par la justice, pour la vie éternelle, par Jésus-Christ notre Seigneur. » Romains 5.21 Grandes leçons : - Choisir notre roi… notre loi… notre voie… Choisir de servir le Roi des rois… Choisir de vivre comme des fils et des filles du Roi! Plan du livre I. II. III. IV. Le règne de Salomon La construction du Temple La division du royaume Le ministère d’Élie Chapitres incontournables 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10| 11 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 Grandes lignes - 1-2 Rois : un seul volume relatant l’histoire de la royauté en Israël de Salomon à l’exil à Babylone. - Aide-mémoire : 1 Rois = Élie; 2 Rois = Élisée. - 1Rois = environ 120 ans dont 40 ans du règne de paix de Salomon. - - Si nous pouvons compter sur la sagesse de Dieu pour nous guider à travers la vie, nous aurons toujours besoin de l’intervention surnaturelle de l’Esprit Saint pour nous secourir et nous mener à bon port. Le fait de vivre par la grâce de Dieu ne nous épargne pas les conséquences douloureuses de nos mauvais choix, mais nous permet de les affronter et de les surmonter. Même quand le jugement de Dieu tombe, sa miséricorde demeure et il ne renie jamais ses engagements. (« Dans ta colère, souviens-toi de ta compassion. » Habakkuk 3.2) 4 façons de gérer sa vie : 1. L’approche réactive en fonction des évènements et des circonstances. 2. L’approche conformiste – « Tout le monde le fait ». 3. L’approche indépendante – « Je fais ce qui me plaît ». 4. L’approche proactive - Faire des choix réfléchis et les assumer pleinement. Faire de bons choix pour grandir en 2012… et au-delà 1. 1 Rois 3.4-15 Choisir d’être chaque jour attentif à la sagesse de Dieu face aux défis de la vie a. « Mieux vaut sagesse que richesse. » Proverbe français « La sagesse est fille de l’expérience. » Léonard de Vinci « La sagesse est la force des faibles. » Joseph Joubert b. Il est dit de Jésus dans Luc 2.40 et 52 : « Le petit enfant… était rempli de sagesse, et la grâce de Dieu était sur lui…. Et Jésus croissait en sagesse, en stature et en grâce, devant Dieu et devant les hommes. » c. Sens pratique, esprit de décision, clairvoyance, discernement. Il : Les deux prostituées et le bébé : v. 16-28; la reine de Saba : 10.4-6. Jacques 1.5-10 d. Mais attention au piège d’être plus préoccupé par l’efficacité et la performance que par l’intégrité et la sainteté (Cf. 3.1-3; 11.1-6; 41-43). Belle épitaphe, mais quelle fut la réalité? « Le pouvoir corrompt; le pouvoir absolu corrompt absolument. » Emerich Acton – Qu’en pensez-vous ? e. « Le commencement de la sagesse, c’est la crainte de l’Éternel ; Ils ont du bon sens, tous ceux qui s’en inspirent. » Psaume 111.10 | Jacques 3.13-18 Savoir faire, mais aussi savoir vivre et savoir être devant Dieu et les hommes. 2. 1 Rois 7.51-8.1, 10-30, 62-66 Choisir d’accueillir la présence de Dieu dans nos vies puisqu’il a fait de nous son Temple Verset-clé : « Mais quoi ! Dieu habiterait-il véritablement sur la terre ? Voici que les cieux et les cieux des cieux ne peuvent te contenir : combien moins cette maison que je t’ai bâtie ! » 1 Rois 8.27 a. « Ne savez-vous pas que vous (ensemble) êtes le temple de Dieu, et que l’Esprit de Dieu habite en vous ?... Ne savez-vous pas ceci : votre corps (individuel) est le temple du SaintEsprit qui est en vous et que vous avez reçu de Dieu, et vous n’êtes pas à vousmêmes ? Car vous avez été rachetés à grand prix. Glorifiez donc Dieu dans votre corps et dans votre esprit qui appartiennent à Dieu. » 1 Corinthiens 3.16; 6.19-20 b. « En lui, tout l’édifice bien coordonné s’élève pour être un temple saint dans le Seigneur. En lui, vous aussi, vous êtes édifiés ensemble pour être une habitation de Dieu en Esprit. » Éphésiens 2.13-22 3. 1 Rois 12.1-16 Choisir de chercher d’abord ce qui est juste et droit sans étouffer sa conscience « On donne facilement des conseils ; ça amuse beaucoup celui qui les donne et ça n'engage à rien celui qui les reçoit. » Alphonse Karr - « La plupart des gens qui demandent des conseils ont déjà décidé de faire ce qui leur plaît. » Khalil Gibran « Car notre sujet de gloire, c’est le témoignage de notre conscience, que nous nous sommes conduits dans le monde, et surtout à votre égard, avec une sainteté et une sincérité qui viennent de Dieu, non pas avec une sagesse charnelle, mais avec la grâce de Dieu. » 2 Corinthiens 1.12 4. 1 Rois 19.1-18 Choisir de se ressourcer aux pieds du Seigneur pour poursuivre sa route et sa mission Tout comme notre corps se ressource constamment et quotidiennement (oxygène, eau et nourriture), notre âme et notre esprit ont besoin de puiser leur énergie à la source de la vie. (Ex : Lire un chapitre par jour, faire une pause silencieuse, réciter le Notre Père, méditer sur un mot – Amen, Alléluia, Maranatha) Il : Salomon a bâti le Temple et son palais en 20 ans! – Un jour à la fois! « On t’a fait connaître, ô homme, ce qui est bien ; et ce que l’Éternel demande de toi, c’est que tu pratiques le droit, que tu aimes la loyauté, et que tu marches humblement avec ton Dieu. » Michée 6.8 5. 1 Rois 22.1-9, 41-46, 52-54 Choisir d’assumer ses choix et leurs conséquences « Ne vous y trompez pas : on ne se moque pas de Dieu. Ce qu’un homme aura semé, il le moissonnera aussi. Celui qui sème pour sa chair moissonnera de la chair la corruption ; mais celui qui sème pour l’Esprit moissonnera de l’Esprit la vie éternelle. Ne nous lassons pas de faire le bien ; car nous moissonnerons au temps convenable, si nous ne nous relâchons pas. » Galates 6.7-10 « De même que le péché a régné avec la mort, ainsi la grâce règne par la justice, pour la vie éternelle, par Jésus-Christ notre Seigneur. » Romains 5.21 « Que la paix du Christ, à laquelle vous avez été appelés pour former un seul corps, règne dans vos cœurs. Soyez reconnaissants. Que la parole du Christ habite en vous avec sa richesse, instruisez-vous et avertissez-vous réciproquement, en toute sagesse, par des psaumes, des hymnes, des cantiques spirituels ; sous (l’inspiration de) la grâce, chantez à Dieu de tout votre cœur. Quoi que vous fassiez, en parole ou en œuvre, faites tout au nom du Seigneur Jésus, en rendant grâces par lui à Dieu le Père. » Colossiens 3.15-17 Mon Père, je m'abandonne à toi, Fais de moi ce qu'il te plaira. Quoi que tu fasses de moi, je te remercie. Je suis prêt à tout, j'accepte tout, Pourvu que ta volonté se fasse en moi, En toutes tes créatures, je ne désire Rien d'autre, mon Dieu. Je remets mon âme entre tes mains. Je te la donne, mon Dieu, Avec tout l'amour de mon cœur, Parce que je t'aime, Et que ce m'est un besoin d'amour De me donner, de me remettre Entre tes mains sans mesure, Avec une infinie confiance Car tu es mon Père. Amen ! Charles de Foucault 1 Kings – The King’s Choices... and Ours “Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever...” 1 K 9.4-5 “Baasha... did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin by which he had made Israel sin.” 1 K 15.33-34 “But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5.21-22 “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Emerich Acton “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain You. How much less this temple which I have built!” 1 K 9.27 “Most people who ask for advice from others have already resolved to act as it pleases them.” Khalil Gibran “Most people who ask for advice from others have already resolved to act as it pleases them.” Khalil Gibran 1 Kings – The King’s Choices... and Ours 1 Kings – The King’s Choices... and Ours “Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever...” 1 K 9.4-5 “Baasha... did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin by which he had made Israel sin.” 1 K 15.33-34 “Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever...” 1 K 9.4-5 “Baasha... did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin by which he had made Israel sin.” 1 K 15.33-34 “But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5.21-22 “But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5.21-22 “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Emerich Acton “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Emerich Acton “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain You. How much less this temple which I have built!” 1 K 9.27 “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain You. How much less this temple which I have built!” 1 K 9.27 “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?... Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own. For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 3.16; 6.19-20 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2.13-22 “A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.” Bill Cosby “Giving advice is easy; it’s fun for the one giving it and doesn’t commit to anything the one receiving it.” A. Karr “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?... Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own. For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 3.16; 6.19-20 “Do Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2.13-22 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2.13-22 “A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.” Bill Cosby “A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.” Bill Cosby “Giving advice is easy; it’s fun for the one giving it and doesn’t commit to anything the one receiving it.” A. Karr “Giving advice is easy; it’s fun for the one giving it and doesn’t commit to anything the one receiving it.” A. Karr you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?... Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own. For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 3.16; 6.19-20 “Most people who ask for advice from others have already resolved to act as it pleases them.” Khalil Gibran “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6.8 “But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbour, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously— take God seriously.” Micah 6.8 – The Message “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6.7-10 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3.15-17 A Prayer of Abandonment Father, I abandon myself into your hands; Do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you; I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, And in all your creatures— I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my soul: I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, For I love you, Lord, And so need to give myself, To surrender myself into your hands Without reserve and with boundless confidence, For you are my Father. Amen. Charles de Foucauld Charles de Foucauld “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6.8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6.8 “But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbour, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously— take God seriously.” Micah 6.8 – The Message “But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbour, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously— take God seriously.” Micah 6.8 – The Message “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6.7-10 “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6.7-10 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3.15-17 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3.15-17 A Prayer of Abandonment A Prayer of Abandonment Father, I abandon myself into your hands; Do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you; I am ready for all, I accept all. Father, I abandon myself into your hands; Do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you; I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, And in all your creatures— I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my soul: I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, For I love you, Lord, And so need to give myself, To surrender myself into your hands Without reserve and with boundless confidence, For you are my Father. Amen. Let only your will be done in me, And in all your creatures— I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my soul: I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, For I love you, Lord, And so need to give myself, To surrender myself into your hands Without reserve and with boundless confidence, For you are my Father. Amen. Charles de Foucauld