READ 1 Kings 9:1-28
SITUATION This is the story of Solomon's greatness and decline. God appeared to Solomon and promised blessing in exchange for obedience.
OBSERVATION Solomon's sin did not catch God off guard. Although God knew Solomon would sin, he continued to bless Solomon because of God's promise to David.
INSPIRATION God is outside and above the Time-line. In that case, what we call "tomorrow" is visible to Him in just the same way as what we call "today" All the days are "now" for Him. He does not remember you doing things yesterday; He simply sees you doing because, though you have lost yesterday, He has not. He does not "foresee" you doing things tomorrow. He simply sees you doing them, because, though tomorrow is not yet here for you, it is for Him. You must never suppose that your actions at this moment are any less free because God knows what you are doing. (From The Quotable Lewis edited by Wayne Martindale and Jerry Root)
APPLICATION What gifts has God given you? Money? Musical Talent? Outgoing personality? Intelligence, sensitivity, or discipline? Find a way to use your gifts in service to God so that he received the glory.
EXPLORATION Purpose of Gifts- Romans 12:3-6; 1 Corinthians 12:12; 14:26; Ephesian 4:11-16; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6.
The Devotional Bible - Experiencing the Heart of Jesus, Max Lucado General Editor, New Century Version, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Hope lights Scarlett's face: "Tara! Home. I'll go home, and I'll think of some way to get him back! After all, tomorrow is another day!" And in the final scene, Scarlett stands once more, resolute, before Tara."After all, tomorrow is another day!" - Jackie college student at VCU
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