How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, unlike Rehoboam's? A Record Is Being Written “Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written…?” (2 Chronicles 12:15). Rehoboam’s story reminds us that God notices and records every choice we make. Our daily decisions will one day read like a chapter in His history of our lives. Where Rehoboam Went Wrong • Ignored seasoned counsel (1 Kings 12:6–11) • Trusted his peers’ advice over God’s (v. 8) • “Did evil because he had not set his heart to seek the LORD” (2 Chronicles 12:14) • Experienced continual conflict as a result (12:15) Aligning Our Actions with God’s Will • Start with Scripture – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) – Let God’s revealed will guide specific choices. • Ask for wisdom in prayer – “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God… and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5) – Pray before reacting; don’t pray only after consequences arrive. • Listen to godly counsel – “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” (Proverbs 11:14) – Seek mentors who submit to Scripture, not merely those who echo our preferences. • Cultivate humility – Rehoboam humbled himself only after disaster struck (2 Chronicles 12:6–7). – “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5) – Lay down pride before God has to pry it from us. • Commit to obedience over convenience – “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me.” (John 14:21) – Partial obedience is disguised rebellion (1 Samuel 15:22–23). • Pursue ongoing transformation – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2) – Daily exposure to truth reshapes desires and decisions. • Stay accountable – “Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching.” (1 Timothy 4:16) – “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24–25) – Invite trusted believers to ask hard questions about motives and actions. Practical Steps for the Week Ahead 1. Begin each morning reading a short passage—ask, “What action does this require today?” 2. Pray specifically for wisdom in one upcoming decision. 3. Share that decision with a mature believer and solicit feedback. 4. Choose one act of humble service nobody will notice except God. 5. End each day with a brief review: Did my choices please Him? (2 Corinthians 5:9) |
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