King Solomon: The Ludacris of the BC Era - A Lesson on Obedience

1 Kings 11 (Abbreviated)

"King Solomon loved many foreign women besides Pharoah's daughter....They were from nations about which the Lord told the Israelites 'You surely must not intermarry with them because they will surely turn your hearts after their Gods.' Nevertheless, Solomon held fast to them in love.... As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart to other God's, and His heart was not fully devoted to the Lord His God."

When I read this scripture I couldn't help but feel like King Solomon  must have been honing Ludacris. He was walking around His amazing palace singing "I got H&#s in different area codes." This was a man that really loved the ladies and he did not discriminate. Maybe many of our male readers can relate. And if you can relate to Solomon I hope you read all of 1 Kings 11-12.  God gives a fierce warning to all men through Solomon's disobedience.

Solomon was known as the wisest man in history. He prayed for wisdom and God provided it abundantly. God blessed Him to be a king of all of Israel as long as he continued to obey God's commands. Solomon was fortunate enough to have God appear to Him on many occassions. Therefore, there was never a doubt for him in regards to if he was hearing from God or not. But Solomon chose to disobey. Because of His disobedience God raised adversaries against Solomon's kingdom and caused the kingdom to be divided.

"The Lord became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel." 1 Kings 11:9.

So for those who may be out boasting about the women you've had or have had, be careful because you may be losing your God in the midst of your lust.What would you rather have ---  a hord of women or the approval of your God? 

If you are wondering why things aren't going your way --- you're failing tests, you're being fired, you're having illness after illness, you're having financial problems --- check yourself. Though all of these issues do not always stem from disobedience, they very well could be coming because of your disobedience. You may be losing out on blessings God has for you because you are not obeying Him. Solomon's situation  is just one example of disobeience. But we all disobey in different ways. Ask yourself, what is in your life that needs to be removed in order for you to fulfill God's call for your life? He is inhibiting your blessings to get you to wake up and see your disobedience.

But the good news is --- If He is attempting to wake you up to your disobeience, then He is also giving you a chance to turn from your ways and obey Him. He is giving you a chance to get back on track.

WAKE UP!