June 12

1 Kings 9:1-10:29, Acts 8:14-40, Psalm 130:1-8, Proverbs 17:2-3 

Pray: Pray for God to speak to you through His word today. This world has its priorities out of place, which has caused an imbalance in lives like we have never seen before. Pray today that God will speak to your situation and provide insights into a balanced life.

Read: Today we read of Solomon’s tremendous ability to see a task through until the end. The building of the temple was a task that was immense, yet Solomon knew that it was what God wanted him to do. Solomon had a knack for getting things done and God blessed him even further because of his faithfulness as he saw it all come to fruition. We also read of Peter and John and their missionary work to the people of Samaria. Sometimes we are called to share the Gospel with people that we know and sometimes we are called to share it with people that we do not know. In both cases, it is our responsibility to be faithful so that not only the person hearing the Good News can be blessed but also you in the process. Our faithfulness can change lives. The Ethiopian eunuch’s life was changed when Philip met him on the road and read from the book of Isaiah with him. As a result of this brief, but life changing interaction, the eunuch was baptized. 

Edify: When was the last time that you could truly say that you completed everything that you had planned to do? If you are like me, it’s been a while. I get started on one project and then life happens and I have to move on to something else. Solomon spent twenty years building the Temple and his palace. Because of his faithfulness, the Lord promised Solomon that if he remained faithful and if his descendants remained faithful then they would rule over Israel forever as king. However, in the very next breath, the Lord warns Solomon of the consequences of not remaining faithful. The same is true for you and me. If we remain faithful, then God will bless us. If we choose to follow the ways of the world and turn away from Him, then there will be consequences. 

Practice: Practice your faith. Maybe it is that you have been withholding a gifting or a talent from the world because of fear. Maybe you have been holding back the tithe from God, which has caused your finances to be cursed. Maybe you have felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to share your story with someone you know (or you don’t know) and you have allowed your confidence to be shaken. I challenge you today to be bold and to finish what you have started or move toward completing something that you have planned for Jesus.