Hosea completes his book in today’s Bible reading*. He encourages God’s people to seek the Lord until you find Him. “Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.” (Hosea 10:12 CSB) He…
In today’s Bible reading* we read about King Rehoboam who consulted two sets of counselors and heard two very different responses. The people came to him and asked him to be kind to them, unlike King Solomon had been. First, he consulted the elders who had counseled King Solomon. They encouraged King Rehoboam to lead…
In today’s Bible reading* we read of Solomon’s wealth, riches, and women. He seems to be the man who has everything. When the Queen of Sheba visited him, we’re told that she gave Solomon four and a half tons of gold. (1 Kings 10:10 CSB; 2 Chronicles 9:9 CSB) According to the closing price on…
Whether or not we want to admit it, today’s Bible reading* reminds us that there is accountability for everything. We may want to live a carefree life. We may even enjoy a carefree, but Solomon warns, “When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because…
In today’s Bible reading* King Solomon looks back at his life and realizes it was all for nothing. Solomon could truly say, “Been there. Done that.” Solomon had everything anyone would want. In the end, all he could say was that it was worthless. God gave Solomon a blank check: Anything he wanted! And all…