Devotion

1 Chronicles 29:18-19 – O Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you. Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision.”

1 Kings 11:4 – For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his father.

Isaiah 38:2-3 – Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, and said, “Please, O Lord, remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

Psalm 72:1 – Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!

Application:

• ·         The atmosphere of paganism and idolatry introduced into Solomon’s court by his foreign wives gradually led Solomon into multiple religious practices.
• ·         Like David, Hezekiah was truly faithful.
• ·         Solomon prayed that he would be endowed with the gift for and the love of justice and righteousness so that his reign reflected the rule of God Himself.

All Scripture verses taken from ESV