Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018
Topic: HEARING FROM GOD
Read: 1 Kings 3:5
Daily Bible Study: Gen. 29-30; Matt. 8
“….Ask what I shall give thee” (1 Kgs. 3:5)
When God appeared to King Solomon in Gibeon, He told Solomon that He would give him whatever he asked from Him. King Solomon asked for wisdom to rule God’s people Israel. God promised to give him wisdom and in addition, great riches and honour like no other king before or after him ever had.
Based on this exchange, it would seem that Solomon had developed a close relationship with God, but the Bible tells us that it was Twenty years later that “The lord appeared to him a second time” In the Twenty-fourth year of his reign (1 Kgs. 9:1-2).
Why had God waited so long to speak to Solomon again? We all can fall into the trap of being too busy for God. We might not even realize how long it has been since we last spent quality time with God. The Bible makes it clear that God wants us to treasure our moments in His presence. God wants us to talk with Him, share our needs and concerns with Him, listen to His word, meditate upon them, remember them and put them into practice.
Are you too busy to spend time with God? Always rushing through prayer so you won’t be late for work, business or an appointment? Endeavour to spend quality time with God every day. Tell Him your concerns. Be honest with Him. Seek His wisdom. Read His word. Worship Him. Don’t take Him for granted. Linger in His presence, listen quietly, knowing that He loves you, and wants to draw close to you.
Prayer: Dear Loving Father, help me to always listen to Your voice and to fellowship with You. Grant me Your wisdom to serve and please You. I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 15. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018
Topic: HEARING FROM GOD
Read: 1 Kings 3:5
Daily Bible Study: Gen. 29-30; Matt. 8
“….Ask what I shall give thee” (1 Kgs. 3:5)
When God appeared to King Solomon in Gibeon, He told Solomon that He would give him whatever he asked from Him. King Solomon asked for wisdom to rule God’s people Israel. God promised to give him wisdom and in addition, great riches and honour like no other king before or after him ever had.
Based on this exchange, it would seem that Solomon had developed a close relationship with God, but the Bible tells us that it was Twenty years later that “The lord appeared to him a second time” In the Twenty-fourth year of his reign (1 Kgs. 9:1-2).
Why had God waited so long to speak to Solomon again? We all can fall into the trap of being too busy for God. We might not even realize how long it has been since we last spent quality time with God. The Bible makes it clear that God wants us to treasure our moments in His presence. God wants us to talk with Him, share our needs and concerns with Him, listen to His word, meditate upon them, remember them and put them into practice.
Are you too busy to spend time with God? Always rushing through prayer so you won’t be late for work, business or an appointment? Endeavour to spend quality time with God every day. Tell Him your concerns. Be honest with Him. Seek His wisdom. Read His word. Worship Him. Don’t take Him for granted. Linger in His presence, listen quietly, knowing that He loves you, and wants to draw close to you.
Prayer: Dear Loving Father, help me to always listen to Your voice and to fellowship with You. Grant me Your wisdom to serve and please You. I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 15. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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