The oldest computer was owned by Adam and Eve. It was an Apple with limited memory. Just 1 byte and everything crashed.*

Reading today in 1 Kings 11:9-43, we learn that everything around Solomon is beginning to crash. His spiritual decline is caused when his wives turned his focus away from the ONE true God to the worship of other gods and idols. Solomon had knowledge of the need to stay focused because the Lord had told him that disaster would come if they worshiped other gods

God’s character is full of integrity as He does what He says He will do. Solomon didn’t obey God even though he had knowledge of pending disaster if he didn’t obey so the process of the downfall of Solomon’s life and the nation was set in motion.

In current times, there are consequences for a nation disobeying God and the worship of idols. The video by Paul Harvey – If I were the Devil points out the results of a nation that puts God aside and worships idols. People do as they please. God is evicted from the courthouse and schoolhouse. People are consumed with alcohol, drugs, and gambling. Crime is rampant in the cities. Adversaries are raised up against them and wars break out.

Rather than paying attention to the negative things of this dark world, we should keep focused on the Light. Strength comes when momentum is shifted, burdens are lifted, and we are disciplined to put our trust in the Lord as we step ahead toward the eternal reward.

Lord it is hard when we try to navigate our faith in a world that is against Your Way Lord but because of the Cross and the help of the Holy Spirit, we are led to our eternal reward. Lord … keep us focused on Your Light as we navigate in a dark world of distress to reach our blessed destiny. Keep us committed to following Your Way as we are powered by grace that gives new life. With You Lord, things don’t have to remain the same and the world can be changed because You forever reign! Amen. 

* https://peace-truth.com/kindness-wisdom-funny-3/