Wed.’s Devo. - The End of Solomon’s Rule

Read: 2 Chron. 8:11-10:19, Ro. 8:9-21, Ps. 18:16-36, Pr. 19:26 Solomon could not allow his Babylonian wife to live in the city of David that housed the ark of God’s Presence. When Jesus sets up his millennial kingdom, all false gods will be removed. She is a picture of this. Even though Solomon did well by this, he failed in the matter of the queen of Sheba. He let his pride get in the way. He not only allowed her to stay in the city of Jerusalem, but showed her all his secrets. The queen of Sheba brought gifts but left with all she wanted and more. Meanwhile, Solomon continued to build his kingdom. If Solomon failed to use his wisdom it was women. These women drew Solomon’s heart away and he allowed his wives to entice him to participate in the worship of false gods which led to the downfall of his kingdom. Reoboam, his son became king after Solomon. He was an unwise king who listened to the advise of people his own age instead of the wisdom of the older men. The kingdom split during his reign. In Romans we learn another great truth: those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. All creation is waiting for these sons of God to be revealed. We’ll learn more about that tomorrow. Lord, we want to be a son and not a servant. Help us to know the difference and choose intimacy with You instead of works.