New Hope Daily SOAP: 1 Kings 10

Pastor Vicki Harrison

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1 Kings 10:23-25, So King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king on earth. People from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.  Year after year everyone who visited brought him gifts of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

This chapter goes into great detail about both the wealth and wisdom of King Solomon.  The Queen of Sheba comes to ask him hard questions and see if what she has heard about this man is true.  She leaves satisfied that King Solomon is indeed a man of God and wise beyond measure. 

The focus verses for today serve as a summary of the entire chapter.  Solomon is wiser and richer than any king who came before and any king who came after him.  People are amazed by him and Solomon has many visitors who gifted him with even more wealth.  God certainly has kept his promise to Solomon.

That being said, rarely does a human being have so much wealth and power without being corrupted by it in some way.  Can you name one billionaire that maintained integrity and focus on the right things throughout their entire life?  Thus, this begs the question – will Solomon continue to be true to God because of God’s faithfulness to him?  Will Solomon stay wise to the end?  More to come…

Let’s pray…Lord, Help us stay wise to the end.  Help us end our lives strongly, focused on you, living faithfully, and pointing others toward Jesus.  On our own, we can’t do this.  We need you.  More of you, Jesus, and less of me.  In Your Name, Amen.