Losing Sight

1 Kings 11:31
³¹ Then he said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘See, I am going to tear the kingdom out of Solomon’s hand and give you ten tribes.

The ability to lose favor in God's eyes is often underestimated. When King Solomon was given his father's kingdom, the Lord told him that as long as he obeyed his commands and did what was right in his sight, he would have favor and be blessed, but if he didn't, then trouble would never leave him. And so what became of Solomon' life? King Solomon, not only married women that God specifically said not to marry but then he became influenced by these women and worshiped idols. King Solomon had appointed Jeroboam to a post because he thought his work was good. But what he didn't know was that God was going to tear the majority of the kingdom from him and give it to Jeroboam. If it had not been for the promise God made to David, King Solomon would've lost it all.

The way to ward off a lot of trouble is to live a life of faithfulness but it doesn't mean there won't be trials. To do things that we know God has said not to do thinking it will go unnoticed is a grave mistake. As much wisdom and wealth that King Solomon was blessed with, his problem was his arrogance. One of our continued prayers must always be to have a humble spirit. Yes, it is difficult to have when in a position like King Solomon, however, not impossible. Let us learn from King Solomon's mistake. Always pray for a humble spirit and live a life of faithfulness to God.