1 Kings 1:28-53

"'Not at all!' Jonathan replied. 'Our lord King David has just declared Solomon king!' Then all of Adonijah’s guests jumped up in panic from the banquet table and quickly scattered. Adonijah was afraid of Solomon, so he rushed to the sacred tent and grabbed onto the horns of the altar." v. 43;49-50
Sometimes it takes getting caught before someone is willing to give up his scheme. When Adonijah learned that his plans the be king were doomed to fail, he ran in panic to the altar, the place of Gods mercy and forgiveness. For us today it would be like saying a prayer, or running to a church. He went there after his plans for treason were exposed. If Adonijah had first considered what God wanted, he might have avoided trouble. Don't wait until you have made a mess of your life, or got caught in a situation, before you fun to God. Seek God's guidance everyday before you act.

Taken for the NLT Life Application Study Bible