Seize the Moment – Day 940
God keeps His Promises!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Thursday, October 13.
Solomon’s story has come to an end, just as each of our stories will come to an end one day. The Chronicler went to great lengths to demonstrate that God was faithful to keep His promises to Solomon, as given in 2 Chronicles 1:11-12. The final chapter on Solomon’s life emphasizes the omnipotence of God, not the power of God’s servant.
The Queen of Sheba served as a foreign witness to the truth about Solomon. After testing him with difficult questions and inspecting every aspect of his kingdom, she testified about Solomon in 2 Chronicles 9:5-8:
It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom. Nevertheless I did not believe their reports until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You surpass the report that I heard. How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. Blessed be the Lord your God who delighted in you, setting you on His throne as king for the Lord your God; because your God loved Israel establishing them forever, therefore He made you king over them, to do justice and righteousness.”
God received glory by keeping his promises to Solomon, as commended in verses 22-23, “So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.” God was glorified through Solomon’s life just as He intends to be glorified through your life.
God bless you!
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