God Made Ahithophel’s Counsel Foolishness
It was because God allowed Hushai to speak out His counsel unto Absalom, that what Ahithophel said became foolishness.
It was because God allowed Hushai to speak out His counsel unto Absalom, that what Ahithophel said became foolishness.
Rehoboam was given counsel from wise men who feared God, and also those that didn’t care to make things better for the people. Here is what they both presented to the king.
It is important to understand that “lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
To continue to do our yown things and not be led by God is evil in the sight of God. This is denying His hand in your life and because of this, His wrath is upon you until you repent.
Even people in the faith need to be told when they are a little off base on what they are doing or saying.
A big reason why most people deny the counsels of God is that they are lazy or simply OK with their lives.
Be an example for the Lord. Share His teachings with your family. If anyone in your family is lost than counsel with them. Help them come to Jesus.
Lean on God and give wise counsel to people and never bad counsel from yourself alone. Usher in peace, not contention.
I pray that you do receive Jesus into your heart today. Come to Him in prayer and allow the Lord to cleanse you of all your sins.
Who do you trust? Is it God’s wisdom, through prayer, Bible study and Christian fellowship or other people of this world?
How interesting it is that most times we’d rather counsel with another person of our faith then in prayer to our God.
So God trusted in Solomon but desired that he would show himself worthy, by keeping His commandments and judgments for the people.
Each day that we live, seek after the Lord. If something sounds contrary to God’s will seek His counsel and abide by it.
The Second Coming will be similar to Noah’s time. Although God’s followers will speak of His coming only few will listen.
God can see this earth and knows it is as evil as in the times of Noah. Only people who get into the ark, who is Jesus, will be saved.
Those who come to know Jesus and live for Him are the most blessed people in this life and the next.
Walk in the ways of the Lord. Obey God by keeping His commandments. This is showcasing our true love towards Him.
To gain knowledge, we must first understand the meaning of fear. We learn that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
It was at this time that David found himself in a bad spot with his son and the people, but his heart continued with the Lord for safety and guidance.