1 Kings 11
We should not be surprised that Solomon turns away from God - his father did and we ALL (Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8) do when we sin, particularly when we do so with full awareness and intention.
Yet Solomon is recognized as a man worthy of study - here in 1 Kings, but also in Proverbs, Songs of Solomon, and Ecclesiastes. See also similar post on David.
Although both David and Solomon were great men, they were human and prone to sin.
Ultimately, God HAD to send His One and Only Son (John 3:16) in recognition that the only way we can be reconciled to God is through the sacrifice of Jesus who through His crucifixion permanently nailed all of our sin to the cross.
Thank You Jesus!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God full of love and compassion for me. Thank You for coming to rescue me. I am not worthy of such love. I worry far too much. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
As for the other events of Solomon’s
reign—all he did and the wisdom he displayed—are they not written in the
book of the annals of Solomon? v41
We should not be surprised that Solomon turns away from God - his father did and we ALL (Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8) do when we sin, particularly when we do so with full awareness and intention.
Yet Solomon is recognized as a man worthy of study - here in 1 Kings, but also in Proverbs, Songs of Solomon, and Ecclesiastes. See also similar post on David.
Although both David and Solomon were great men, they were human and prone to sin.
Ultimately, God HAD to send His One and Only Son (John 3:16) in recognition that the only way we can be reconciled to God is through the sacrifice of Jesus who through His crucifixion permanently nailed all of our sin to the cross.
Thank You Jesus!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God full of love and compassion for me. Thank You for coming to rescue me. I am not worthy of such love. I worry far too much. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
