REMAIN TRUE TO GOD
Memorise: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all
his benefits: Psalm 103:2
Read: Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Bible in one year: 2nd Kings
21-22, Luke 12:1-21
Solomon was a man who enjoyed the goodness of the Lord
in an unprecedented way. The crown of God’s goodness to
him was that God appeared to him twice (1st Kings 9:2-3). He
indeed recognised and testified to the goodness of God in
His life. In 1st Kings 5:4 he testified that:
“But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every
side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil
occurrent.”
Everything that Solomon desired, the Lord granted him. But
the Bible in 1st Kings 11:4 says this about his latter end:
“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his
wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his
heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the
heart of David his father.”
The negative turn taken by the life of Solomon when he was
old can be attributed to the comfort he enjoyed. This
example of Solomon should serve as a lesson to every one
of us. To be blessed by God is not as important as retaining
your relationship with Him. Solomon started well but he
could not end well.
The real character of a man is not revealed at the time he is
experiencing need but at the time he has entered into
abundance. King Solomon was prospered so greatly by God
that the Queen of Sheba of his prosperity and fame. She
personally came to Jerusalem to witness those things she
had heard. It is unfortunate that Solomon did not remain
true to God who had prospered him. Is the Lord doing great
things through you? Don’t ever be proud. He owns the
content; you are just an ordinary container. As a pastor, are
there many members in your congregation? Don’t get
distracted by this, God is the one drawing them to Himself.
Many who started well have turned away from the faith;
don’t be one of them. When people are in search of one
thing or the other, they will be actively involved in the
service of God, but as soon as their problems are solved and
their needs are met, they will disappear from God’s service.
Are you in a state where everything looks alright, but in your
heart you know that you have missed it somewhere? There
is no need to pretend; all you need to do is come back home
to your senses. God is waiting for you. Never allow the
pressures of this life to lead you to destruction. Deal with all
those things that are capable of keeping the blessings of God
out of your life. Come out of every weakness. Don’t allow
that questionable relationship to deny you the joy of your
salvation.
PRAYER POINT
Father, grant me grace not to fail in the place of honour.
Memorise: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all
his benefits: Psalm 103:2
Read: Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Bible in one year: 2nd Kings
21-22, Luke 12:1-21
Solomon was a man who enjoyed the goodness of the Lord
in an unprecedented way. The crown of God’s goodness to
him was that God appeared to him twice (1st Kings 9:2-3). He
indeed recognised and testified to the goodness of God in
His life. In 1st Kings 5:4 he testified that:
“But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every
side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil
occurrent.”
Everything that Solomon desired, the Lord granted him. But
the Bible in 1st Kings 11:4 says this about his latter end:
“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his
wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his
heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the
heart of David his father.”
The negative turn taken by the life of Solomon when he was
old can be attributed to the comfort he enjoyed. This
example of Solomon should serve as a lesson to every one
of us. To be blessed by God is not as important as retaining
your relationship with Him. Solomon started well but he
could not end well.
The real character of a man is not revealed at the time he is
experiencing need but at the time he has entered into
abundance. King Solomon was prospered so greatly by God
that the Queen of Sheba of his prosperity and fame. She
personally came to Jerusalem to witness those things she
had heard. It is unfortunate that Solomon did not remain
true to God who had prospered him. Is the Lord doing great
things through you? Don’t ever be proud. He owns the
content; you are just an ordinary container. As a pastor, are
there many members in your congregation? Don’t get
distracted by this, God is the one drawing them to Himself.
Many who started well have turned away from the faith;
don’t be one of them. When people are in search of one
thing or the other, they will be actively involved in the
service of God, but as soon as their problems are solved and
their needs are met, they will disappear from God’s service.
Are you in a state where everything looks alright, but in your
heart you know that you have missed it somewhere? There
is no need to pretend; all you need to do is come back home
to your senses. God is waiting for you. Never allow the
pressures of this life to lead you to destruction. Deal with all
those things that are capable of keeping the blessings of God
out of your life. Come out of every weakness. Don’t allow
that questionable relationship to deny you the joy of your
salvation.
PRAYER POINT
Father, grant me grace not to fail in the place of honour.
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