King Solomon, is famous for his wisdom and wealth. He had built the most magnificent place for God to dwell. The Lord loves him and has chosen to bless Israel through Solomon's leadership.
The Lord said the king must not acquired great number of horses for himself and not take many wives, because his heart will be led astray. Solomon would not listen, he imports horses from Egypt. He takes 700 wives and nearly half as much mistresses. In addition, he accumulates more silver and gold than any other kings.
When the nation grows wealthy, it will lose its sense of need for God. They will turn to its own power rather than to God for victory. When the king surrounds himself with foreign wives, many of whom remain loyal to false gods, his heart will turn toward their loyalties.
Solomon, who had heard from God himself and possessed more wisdom than anyone else, was gradually drifting "back that way again". It is easy to lose sight of God: when I am getting comfortable in this world; when I am admiring my ability in work; when I am enjoying the growth in ministry; when I am indulging on God's gifts in me and begin to believe that it is solely because of me not God Himself; when I am counting on my good health; God alerts me.....
Father, thanks for watching over me, help me to be an obedient child of yours. Help me not to go back to a self-satisfying mode. Teach me actively seeking your present in my daily walk with you.
Amen.
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