The Heart Of Man Is Desperately Wicked
on April 10th, 2019
Even after this, Jeroboam did not change his evil ways, but once more appointed priests for the high places from all sorts of people. Anyone who wanted to become a priest he consecrated for the high places. This was the sin of the house of Jeroboam that led to his downfall and to its destruction from the face of the earth. I Kings 13:33-34 God gives us second chances so that we can repent and ... Read More
Never Violate God’s Instructions To you
on April 9th, 2019
Now there was a certain old prophet living in Bethel, whose sons came and told him all that the man of God had done there that day. They also told their father what he had said to the king. Their father asked them, "Which way did he go?" And his sons showed him which road the man of God from Judah had taken. So he said to his sons, "Saddle the donkey for me." . . . and rode after the man of God..... Read More
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