It is 7:30 a.m. and I am still trying to figure out what God wants me to share from today’s reading in The Story. I have read the chapter a number of times and I am struggling to find application.
1 Kings 13:1 (NIV)
“By the word of the LORD a man of God came from Judah to Bethel, as Jeroboam was standing by the altar to make an offering. “
This opening line is telling us that fulfillment of the Word of the LORD is about to take place. A prophetic plan is being put into play. From reading the story, I know that God gave words to a man of God from Judah, with specific instructions of what to say and then what to do. The envoy shared that word of God;
1 Kings 13:33 (NIV)
“Even after this, Jeroboam did not change his evil ways, but once more appointed priests for the high places from all sorts of people. Anyone who wanted to become a priest he consecrated for the high places.”
There was so much evil taking place under Jeroboam’s rule. The places of worship were desecrated; the altars were no longer places of holy offerings. The priests were not from the house of Levi, but were appointed by the King. The man of God came with God’s word against these practices; once again God was giving a way out to His people.
Can you parallel this teaching in 1 Kings with your life? Is this a season of unbelief, of self-serving attitudes or idol worship? Have you sensed God speaking to your heart but have no desire to surrender to His will? I am right there with you friend. Each day is a struggle to do the right thing. As Paul spoke of his struggles when he told us he too does what he knows is wrong and doesn’t do what is right, how can we expect any difference in our journey?
Daily surrender and submission to God’s will needs to become a habit – and habits take time and practice.
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