Read: 2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19; Romans 8:9-21: Psalm 18:16-36; Proverbs 19:26
I find it interesting that Solomon’s wife was the pharaoh’s daughter from Egypt. (What a picture of the Gentile Bride!)
Solomon did not deviate from his fathers commands to the priests or to the Levites in any matter. That was something no other king would do. Finally the work was done and the temple was finished.
The fame of its splendor and Solomon’s kingdom spread throughout the world. The queen of Sheba heard about it and had to come see herself. She brought spices, gold and precious stone. Solomon showed her his kingdom and sent her home with more than she had brought.
It wasn’t just Solomon who was rich; his whole kingdom prospered. It says that he made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills. He imported horses from Egypt and all other countries.
In all Solomon’s wisdom, you would think he would have passed some of this to his son, Rehoboam. Rehoboam had the opportunity to live as Solomon’s son and bear his fruit but he didn’t choose wisely. When Solomon died, Rehoboam rejected the wisdom of his elders and chose to listen to the advise of those his own age. This caused a split in the kingdom and most of Israel left and all he ruled was the towns of Judah. It almost cost him his life.
In Romans we are reminded that we don’t live out of control but under the control of the Holy Spirit who makes us a son of God. All creation is waiting for us to get this revelation because it will change everything.
We are heirs through Jesus of the glorious kingdom of God but we, like Rehoboam, have to embrace it and choose it. We have to realize we are a son of the king.
Lord, give us this revelation of sonship so that we can bring life to the earth.
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