Day 159: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion🙏🙏:
The final words of Solomon and the rise of his son Rehoboam are sobering reminders that both our personal walk with God and our leadership decisions shape destinies.
Ecclesiastes 11:7–10 encourages us to enjoy life while it lasts, especially in our youth, but with a firm warning: God will bring everything into judgment. We are stewards of our time, choices, and opportunities. Joy is a gift, but it must be grounded in reverence for God.
In Ecclesiastes 12, Solomon, near the end of his life, reflects on aging and the fading strength of the body. He emphasizes that youth is not a time to waste in carelessness but a season to deeply honor God. Ultimately, he declares: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” Everything—wisdom, wealth, pleasure—finds its true meaning only in relationship with the Creator.
Transitioning to 1 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 10, we encounter Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, who ascends the throne after his father’s death. The people approach him seeking lighter burdens. Instead of listening to the wise elders, Rehoboam follows the rash advice of his peers and responds harshly, leading to the tragic division of the kingdom.
2 Chronicles 11:1–17 shows that despite the political rupture, some people—especially from the tribes of Levi and those loyal to God—chose to relocate to Judah, where true worship was still honored. They left comfort and familiarity for the sake of spiritual truth.
From Solomon to Rehoboam, the message is clear: leadership and legacy are shaped by our choices. Remembering God in youth and seeking counsel from the wise are foundational to a life that honors Him. Disregarding godly wisdom can lead to personal and national ruin, while obedience sustains unity, worship, and blessing.
Prayer: Lord, teach me to remember You in my youth and through all seasons. Help me walk in reverence, seek wise counsel, and lead with humility. Keep me from selfish decisions that divide and destroy. May my life reflect Your fear, wisdom, and purpose. Establish me in truth always. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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