Monday, April 22, 2024
Elijah had been the greatest prophet to God’s people since Moses. And at the time of his death, his apprentice Elijah makes a request that maybe sounds a little greedy to us. What Elisha was asking for wasn’t to be twice the prophet Elijah was; he was asking for the normal birthright of a firstborn… Read more
Friday, April 19, 2024
“Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only prophet of the Lord who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets.” 1 Kings 18:22 Here’s an important life lesson. MORE is not always better. Quantity (how much you have) is not always a great indicator of quality (how valuable it is). Our Bible reading from 1 Kings… Read more
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Today’s reading picks up after King Solomon passes away and we see in this vacuum of leadership the northern tribe’s revolting against the heir apparent, Rehoboam, King Solomon’s son. These action-packed chapters show two leaders, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, who follow the ways of the world, dismiss their advisors and choose to move in ways that… Read more
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Solomon was the epitome of the guy who had it all… Wealth, palaces, livestock, and fame. And yet it never seemed to be enough. God told Solomon at the beginning of his rule that as long as he kept his heart and his kingdom focused on the Lord it would go well. Unfortunately, the things… Read more