[S] 1 Kings 11:13 -- 13"However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen."
[O] Solomon had veered away from following God's ways in his latter days and God was angry with Solomon (v. 9) and is going to tear away the kingdom Solomon had built up. "However," for the sake of David, God's servant, one tribe will be given to Solomon's son; and as we know now through that lineage, God brought forth Jesus to provide the way out of our eternal separation from God. As human beings, failures are inevitable and even Solomon who had the wisdom of God failed to uphold God's righteousness and holiness to the end of his life. But it's so good to know that God honors and remembers his faithful servants and for their sakes He will carry on His promises. Just as God confirmed to spare Sodom and Gomorrah for the sake of 10 righteous people (Genesis 16:32) when Abraham asked, God seeks for those faithful servants who will stand in place of the wicked of this world.
[A] Humility comes to my mind as I reflect on this passage because that was one thing I can see David did not forgo throughout his life. No matter what size of work I may do for God, I need to hold tight to the humility before God.
[P] Dear God, I totally desire to live a life to my last breath to uphold Your holiness and righteousness on top of a servant's humility. Please grant me this desire. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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