1 Kings 4:1

1 Kings 4:1 says, So king Solomon was king over all Israel. Solomon was now established as king over all Israel.   Jesus Christ should likewise be accepted as King of all who have accepted Him as their Savior, and as long a we allow Him to be Lord of our life He will be.  Still, just as the people of Israel often argued about who was king, we as Christians too often argue about Who is  King or Lord of our life.  We let petty disputes or minor theological differences divide us.  We need to be united in Christ.  Verse two adds, And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,  The next few verses tell us  who Solomon had in positions of power under him, starting with Azariah the son of Zadok the priest as a prince, or a person in power under Solomon.  This would have been more of a governmental position than a church one, and we need to do our best to ensure that. Christians are in places of service in the government today.  Verse three continues,  Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.  These were administrative personnel, and I believe that in the government and the church today, we need the people that God has called serving in all the positions, especially in the church.  I also believe that too often God calls someone and they refuse to answer His call.  Verse four states, And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:  As Christians, we need people that God has chosen in positions of leadership today, beginning with the pastor in the church from a spiritual perspective I believe.  Verse five adds, And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:  Then we have those who were in positions of authority over Solomon's army.  Since we call ourselves a Christian nation, it would be wonderful if all the people in the government were Christians, but we have now stated that morality doesn't really matter in our governmental leaders.  I personally believe this is wrong.  Verse six continues, And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.  Solomon had people in charge of his household and the tribute, or taxes we might say today.  In the church collectively and the individual congregations as well, we need God's people in charge of His house, including the tithes and offerings.   I believe God expects His house and His people to be organized and unified in serving Him.