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April 8, 2014
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| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Now Solomon made a treaty with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and married Pharaoh's daughter. . . " (1 Kings 3:1)
TODAY'S WORD , Solomon's fall and disillusionment began with a series of compromises, one of which was marrying the daughter of Pharaoh. This he did because he wanted to establish a political alliance. For all practical purposes, Solomon was "yoking" himself unequally with a nonbeliever. God told the Jewish people not to intermarry with the other nations. This was not a racial issue; it was a spiritual issue. God didn't want the Israelites aligning themselves with people who were worshipers of false gods. He knew their hearts would turn away. The same is true of us as Christians. You want to run this race with someone who loves the Lord as you do.
If you are a single person, you should pray for and wait on the godly man or woman that the Lord will bring into your life. You can be sure He would not want you romantically involved with a person who does not believe.
The Bible tells us, "Don't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can goodness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the Devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?" (2 Corinthians. 6:14-15 NLT).
In the race of life, you want to run with someone who is going in the same direction that you are. And if you are Christians, both you and your mate will be running toward the Lord, and His plan and purpose for your lives.
But Solomon did not live by that principle. He teamed up with someone who did not share his faith or his God. More problems followed, and they always will.
A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY Lord, give me each day the wisdom to see which things are important, and which things are not. Show me how best to use the time and talents you have given me. Help me to use all my opportunities wisely, that I may share, through service to others, the good gifts I have received from you. In Jesus Name, Amen. |
| , my your life be full of His blessings.
Pastor Eric & Rita
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