Good Morning “Receivers of Miraculous Blessing.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 17.Because of Israel’s sin, Elijah has a message from The Lord.  No rain, for a few years.  Famine in the land. Elijah was not to worry though, God promised to take care of him.  He’ll drink from the brook and Ravens will feed him.  What?  Come on!  Imagine the faith required of Elijah.  So often our faith is limited by our ...  Read More

Good Morning “People Called By His Name.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 16.  Did your heart sink as you read this chapter?  I found myself almost in a state of sickness - mourning as I read it.  Sinful King after Sinful King in Israel… as bad as, or worse than the one before.  You can almost feel Israel’s decent.  Perhaps because it hits  so close to home.Is there hope for Israel?  What will turn them ...  Read More

Good Morning “Walking in Different Footsteps.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 15.“You’re just like your father.”  Or… “ You’re just like your mother.”  How did you take this statement?  Based on how your parents lived or lives their life - this could be a complement or a curse.  Call it “Spiritual Warfare”, “Generational Curse”- call it whatever you want to, but typically we inherit many of the traits o...  Read More

Good Morning “Reapers of What We Sow.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 14.Yesterday we talked a bit about Jeroboam and his cult leadership.  He mocked The Worship system of The One True God.  He led the nation of Israel in all kinds of debauched worship of false gods (demons), even pieces of metal (golden calves) and instituted priests that were no priests at all.  Yesterday I made the statement, “God do...  Read More

Good Morning “Demanders of Where Stands It Written.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 13.Jeroboam was a Master Cult Leader.  Just call him what he is.  He’s rebranded the “Bull Worship” that cost Israel so much.  Like any cult leader Jeroboam likely exaggerated elements of worship that appealed to Israel and downplayed elements that did not.  We see this evidenced at the end of the chapter.We would consid...  Read More

Good Morning “Rejectors of Counterfeit gods.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 12.  So much happens in this chapter.  Solomon is dead.  Rehoboam is king.  Remember Gods declaration to Solomon?  Because he worshiped the false gods of his wives, God would rip apart the kingdom and give all but one tribe, Benjamin  - to Jeroboam.  Why not all the tribes?  God made a promise to David, furthermore the line of ...  Read More

Good Morning “Evenly Yoked.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 11.In today’s chapter we see a principle of Scripture reiterated in The New Testament.  Other than the shear number of wives and Solomon’s struggle in that way - there was another problem.  “They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after th...  Read More

Good Morning “Impressed by shiny things.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 10.  It’s tough to read 1 Kings 10 and not marvel at the shear amount of wealth - unfathomable.  Crazy really.  We as Christians have almost adopted a “we should be appalled at such wealth and Gods allowing it”, attitude.  However remember wealth and prosperity come from The Lord with purpose.  “The blessing of the Lord brings weal...  Read More

Good Morning “Choosers of Blessing or Cursing.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 9.God is so GOOD!  So good in fact that He makes His instructions very clear.  Over and over.  Do this and I will respond like this.  Don’t do this and I will respond like this.  This is not the first time God has made His commands clear for The King and / or for all of Israel.  He makes it very simple… repeatedly.  “The Lord...  Read More

Good Morning “Choosers of Blessing or Cursing.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 8.God is so GOOD!  So good in fact that He makes His instructions very clear.  Over and over.  Do this and I will respond like this.  Don’t do this and I will respond like this.  This is not the first time God has made His commands clear for The King and / or for all of Israel.  He makes it very simple… repeatedly.  “The Lord...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshippers of The One True King.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 7.  Construction report in!  Today, we learn of Solomon’s palace, the palace of his Egyptian-born queen, certain government buildings, and of course, the Temple furnishings.  The faith required to continue, and the level of detail tells us more about Solomon’s character.  As a builder I find myself thinking deeply about the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Temples of The Living God.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 6.The precision, the care, the exactness by which Solomon builds the Temple of God, reminds me of Psalm 139 specifically “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬God exactly fashioned us each one, stitch by stitch, cell by cell in our mother’s womb. We were created in Chr...  Read More