Frequently, I find myself harboring some troubling thoughts or up against something I need God's help with. Now, I'd like to say that I always consult with God in these matters, but we all know that would be a lie.
It's funny how, at those times, God finds a way of sneaking Himself into my life by offering either a solution or relief from whatever ails me.
That was the case a few days ago when I was reading chapter 31 in the book of Psalms. Its opening line is: "In you, O Lord, do I take refuse; let me never be put to shame . . ."
The chapter talks about the Lord being a rock, a fortress, a refuge as one commits their spirit to Him.
This particular chapter set my whole soul at peace.
And it will yours, if you let Him.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
King Solomon Shuns the Lord
In the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, we find Solomon, King of Israel, with about 700 wives from various tribes. The Lord warned him about this, but Solomon ignored those warnings. The gravity of so many wives and concubines turned his heart away from God, toward the false gods the Lord warned him about.
God was angry by this. Instead of taking Solomon's kingdom away from him, he gathered adversaries against Solomon. He also was going to give all but one tribe to others. But He was going to wait until Solomon died. Solomon's son, the next one in line for the title of king, would not gain the title because of his father's foolish deeds.
God was angry by this. Instead of taking Solomon's kingdom away from him, he gathered adversaries against Solomon. He also was going to give all but one tribe to others. But He was going to wait until Solomon died. Solomon's son, the next one in line for the title of king, would not gain the title because of his father's foolish deeds.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Queen Of Sheba
In chapter 10 from the book of 1 Kings, the queen of Sheba heard all that was said of King Solomon. Instead of relying on second hand knowledge of Solomon's conquests and knowledge, she wanted to question him herself.
She arrived in Jerusalem with a bounty of spices, gold, and precious gems.
She also arrived with difficult questions. And questions Solomon answered. Nothing was hidden from her.
She arrived in Jerusalem with a bounty of spices, gold, and precious gems.
She also arrived with difficult questions. And questions Solomon answered. Nothing was hidden from her.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
The Lord's Warning To Solomon
In the book of 1 Kings, chapter 9, Solomon had finished building the Lord's Temple, the king's house, and all that he wanted to build.
The Lord God told Solomon that He had heard Solomon's plea, based on a promise to his father King David.
God instructed Solomon that if he or his people were to turn away from the Lord, by worshiping other gods and not keeping with His commandments, He would lay Israel into a pile of ruins. Those who would pass by the once fabled city would say it was because they abandoned their God was the reason for their destruction.
The Lord God told Solomon that He had heard Solomon's plea, based on a promise to his father King David.
God instructed Solomon that if he or his people were to turn away from the Lord, by worshiping other gods and not keeping with His commandments, He would lay Israel into a pile of ruins. Those who would pass by the once fabled city would say it was because they abandoned their God was the reason for their destruction.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
The Ark arrives at the Temple
No, we're not talking about Indiana Jones here.
In the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, the ark of the covenant, carrying the sacred tablets of the Ten Commandments from the days of Moses, was brought out from Zion, the city of David, to its resting place in the Temple King Solomon had built for the Lord.
Once it was in place, King Solomon gave a blessing to the Lord, and those in attendance gave much in the way of sacrifices. Solomon prayed for the Lord God to watch over them in all that they do.
He even called for foreigners from far away lands to be blessed if they arrive in God's name.
In the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, the ark of the covenant, carrying the sacred tablets of the Ten Commandments from the days of Moses, was brought out from Zion, the city of David, to its resting place in the Temple King Solomon had built for the Lord.
Once it was in place, King Solomon gave a blessing to the Lord, and those in attendance gave much in the way of sacrifices. Solomon prayed for the Lord God to watch over them in all that they do.
He even called for foreigners from far away lands to be blessed if they arrive in God's name.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
The Lord's palace is complete
Everyone has heard of the saying, "Rome wasn't built in a day."
Well, neither has the palace that Solomon had built for the Lord. Thirteen years it took.
In 1 Kings, chapter 7, the house dedicated to the Lord was complete. And it was furnished with the finest. The chapter goes into great detail on this.
The Lord deserves the best we can provide. Solomon proved that. What have you done lately?
Well, neither has the palace that Solomon had built for the Lord. Thirteen years it took.
In 1 Kings, chapter 7, the house dedicated to the Lord was complete. And it was furnished with the finest. The chapter goes into great detail on this.
The Lord deserves the best we can provide. Solomon proved that. What have you done lately?
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Joy at what the Lord has brought you
Psalms 30 is a short but hearty psalm that is worth reading when one is feeling down.
In it, one speaks that the Lord draws you up and does not let one's enemies win. The Lord restores one's life, even when one is feeling depressed.
In verse 11, the Lord can turn one's mourning into dancing, clothing one in gladness.
Thank the Lord forever!
In it, one speaks that the Lord draws you up and does not let one's enemies win. The Lord restores one's life, even when one is feeling depressed.
In verse 11, the Lord can turn one's mourning into dancing, clothing one in gladness.
Thank the Lord forever!
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