Day 155

1 Kings 11:1-43; 2 Chronicles 9:29-31; Ecclesiastes 1:1-11.  “Simple Faith”

Solomon inherited a peaceful kingdom from his father David.  Early in his reign Solomon and his people enjoyed living in peace (1 Kings 4:24-25).  In all his wisdom, Solomon did not realize that the success of his Kingdom and the peace that he and his people enjoyed was dependent upon his obedience to the Lord.  
As we read today, Solomon’s life and reign as king became increasingly more complicated as his heart wandered from the Lord.  He was constantly building new and different shrines and altars as he attempted to keep his many wives happy.  Then there were the political issues and the Lord raised up different adversaries to Solomon.
Instead of chasing religion like Solomon, we ought to be more like the blind man in John 9, who experienced healing at the hands (and spit) of Jesus.  When he was questioned about the one who healed him, he said, “I don’t know whether he is a sinner, but I know this; I was blind, and now I can see” (John 9:25).

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?