As we continue along the path today, we are reading in 1 Kings 9. We have the source of power to push us forward, the Holy Spirit to guide, and grace if we get out of alignment. These spiritual resources will create integrity that will lead us to a winning future with blessings beyond what can be imagined.

We know from our past readings, that Solomon had built the temple and at the end of construction, prayed to God. He dedicated the temple and celebrated with offerings to God. In today’s passage, God appears for a second time to Solomon to let him know that his prayers were heard.

God then goes on to say that He would establish Solomon’s royal throne which would rule over Israel. That he would never fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel if he continued to walk faithfully with integrity of heart (v. 4). To serve Him only and not worship idols.

There is a progression in Solomon’s worship of God. Solomon is at the mid-point of his reign of Israel. The nation of Israel had reached a high point as Solomon had followed God. There is a warning though in this passage that Israel could be brought down if Solomon and his descendants no longer worshiped the ONE true God.

That’s a warning to us today too as we need to worship the ONE true God. Spend time each day in prayer and reading the Word. We need to always make every effort for growth and improvement in our spiritual life because we want to stay on the path the leads to blessings beyond what could be imagined.  

Lord … we spend time each day in reading your word and in prayer. Help us to stay on the path that leads to a bright future. You give us the power, the Holy Spirit to guide, and grace if we get out of alignment. Prepare us this day for what we need to do. The Way of Jesus guides us to truth, so today we pray in His name, amen!