The God of Judgment and Compassion
on April 8th, 2019
The compassion of God is often juxtaposed against His judgment in ways that are rather humbling and incomprehensible. Truly, God desires that no one should perish. His greatest desire is to see repentance and contrition. He would rather forgive and restore than punish and destroy. That is evident in the situation with King Jeroboam.Here is a man who was uniquely favored by God and given ten tribes... Read More
Depending on The Power of Lesser gods
on April 7th, 2019
The intrigue of man and the lengths to which he would go to secure his own selfish interests and agenda is mind-boggling. As to why humans would reject the God who made heaven and earth and place their trust in lesser gods is beyond understanding. But in a sense, it shows how the powers of darkness are constantly blinding the eyes of humanity to the reality of our merciful and loving God in a bid ... Read More
The Consequences of Rejecting Sound Advice
on April 6th, 2019
King Solomon was a builder. He built a massive temple for God which took seven years to complete. His own palace took thirteen years to build. He constructed terraces and finished the gaps in the wall of Jerusalem. All these massive projects were undertaken by thousands of people entailing very hard labor.When Rehoboam succeeded Solomon on the throne, they appealed to him to lighten the load on th... Read More
God's Word Will Always Be Fulfilled
on April 5th, 2019
God always watches over His word to perform it. He reminds us that His word never returns void to Him but always goes out to achieve the purpose for which He sent it. (Isaiah 55:11).When God realized that Solomon was not willing to change his attitude of disobedience, He said to him: "Since this is your attitude and you have not kept my covenant and my decrees. . . I will most certainly tear the ... Read More
An Entry Point For Adversaries
on April 4th, 2019
God is our Elevator, Provider, Protector and Sustainer. It is purely because of His great love and mercies that we are not consumed. His greatest desire is that we will freely love and obey Him. He wants our love for Him to be uncompelled and genuine. We don't force God to love us, neither should He force us to love Him. In fact, given the amazing love He has for us, we should never love Him out o... Read More
A Heart after Women and Other gods.
on April 3rd, 2019
As I reflected over this passage of Scripture, I came to one conclusion: David, Solomon's father, was a man after God's own heart; and David's son, Solomon was a man after women and other gods. When God confronted David with his sins, he was repentant and remorseful and asked God not to cast him away from His presence. But when Solomon was confronted with his sin of holding fast to foreign wives a... Read More