Seek and follow

When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

I have to wonder how many rulers throughout history have done something like this. Followed after and feared the Lord for a season, and then completely loose sight of all the Lord has done because of how much you think you've  done. Part of me wonders if this is what happened to our current president. No doubt he's going through a tough time and seems somewhat left by God. When Rehoboam turned away, his people followed. When they followed, the Lord was jealous and was going to abandon them in the same way He was abandoned. But Israel humbled themselves, but not enough. I don't think Rehoboam ever believed he was less than awesome. He did some wise things, but he also did a lot of stupid things. He had power and good things were found where he reigned, but he also set about controlling the people instead of serving them. He's not described well in his left little snapshot that all kings of Israel got.

And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the Lord.

It's the final determination of whether or not he's a good king. What does the writer of Chronicles say about your relationship with God when he is talking about your death. Poor Rehoboam obviously didn't have God figured out.

Lord, I pray that my heart would be set on seeking You. I pray for our leaders around the world Lord, that their hearts would be turned toward You. I pray for strength in adversity and humility in times of trouble. I pray that their first response would be one of reverence and grace in ever decision. I pray that they would seek Your guidance above all others. What a change!? I pray it might be real. I pray for a transformation of the hearts of our leaders and then the hearts of the people. I pray You call this nation back to Your arms.


Amen. Amen. Amen.