1 Chronicles 27

In addition to providing for the temple that his son would build, David also appointed military and civilian leadership for Solomon’s administration.  Once the LORD had secured David’s position as king, David took advantage of the honor showed him by the Israelites to establish a solidified leadership for the people.  It was wise for him to do so.  This set Solomon free to pursue other matters, and lessened the chance that he would lose the respect of the people.  Part of Solomon’s revered wisdom was that he knew when not to involve himself in matters that others were responsible for. He was free to say ‘no’ to some things.

LORD, give us discernment to know what our responsibility is, and what problems belong to others.