WEEKEND RECHARGE!

May 16, 2026

Monday, May 11—1 Kings 1-8 Solomon
Tuesday, May 12—1 Kings 11 Solomon The Costly Drift
Wednesday, May 13—1 Kings 12 Divided Kingdom
Thursday, May 14—2 Chronicles 14-16 Asa
Friday, May 15—2 Chron. 17-20 Jehoshaphat

Biblegateway.com has a great chart showing the Kings of Israel, Kings of Judah, and the prophets during their reigns. Although for me the ads can be distracting. Check it out here: https://www.biblegateway.com/learn/topics-themes/explainers/kings-prophets-israel-judah/

DAILY DEVOTION OVERVIEW | May 11-15

1 KINGS 1-8: SOLOMON: WEALTH AND WISDOM

God’s Sovereign Choice: Solomon as King (1 Kgs. 1:5–14)

●      God’s purposes prevail over human ambition, as seen in the failure of Adonijah’s self-exaltation.

●      God establishes leaders according to his will, not human tradition or birth order.

●      God’s calling comes with both identity and responsibility

God’s Gift: Wisdom that Pleases Him (1 Kgs. 3:5–13)

●      True wisdom begins with humility and recognition of personal insufficiency.

●      God honors requests that prioritize his purposes over personal gain.

●      Spiritual discernment is essential for leading and living rightly

God’s Blessing: Wealth, Worship, and Glory (1 Kgs. 4:20; 6:20–22; 8:27)

●      God’s blessing can produce both prosperity and influence for his purposes.

●      External success and accomplishments cannot contain or replace God’s presence.

●      Worship must remain central, even in seasons of abundance and achievement.

1 KINGS 11: SOLOMON: THE COSTLY DRIF

A Privileged Beginning Does Not Guarantee a Faithful Ending (1 Kgs. 3:5–14; 10:23–27)

●      Solomon experienced extraordinary blessings from God.

●      He led during a season of peace, prosperity, and influence.

●      He had every spiritual advantage to remain faithful

A Divided Heart Develops Through Gradual Compromise (1 Kgs. 11:1–6)

●      Solomon allowed unchecked desires to shape his decisions.

●      He ignored clear warnings from God’s Word.

●      He slowly drifted rather than making a single drastic choice

A Costly Drift Leads to Real Consequences (1 Kings 11:9–13)

●      Solomon’s sin affected more than just his personal life.

●      His leadership failure brought division to the nation.

●      His story became a warning for future generations.

1 KINGS 12: REHOBOAM: THE DIVIDED KINGDO

Pride Rejects Godly Wisdom (1 Kgs. 12:6–11)

●      Rehoboam chose arrogance over humility.

●      He rejected seasoned counsel in favor of peer approval.

●      His harsh response revealed a heart disconnected from servant leadership

Division Follows Disobedient Leadership (1 Kgs. 12:16–20)

●      The people rebelled when leadership became oppressive.

●      A fractured kingdom replaced unity and peace.

●      One leader’s failure impacted generations to come

Compromise Leads to Spiritual Corruption (1 Kgs. 12:26–30)

●      Jeroboam prioritized security over obedience to God.

●      He created false worship to control the people.

●      Small compromises quickly turned into national idolatry. 

2 CHRONICLES 14-16: ASA: THE TALE OF TWO LIVES 

Sin and Pride Lead to Division (1 Kgs. 12:6–20; 14:22–24)

●      Rehoboam rejected wise counsel and led with arrogance.

●      Both kingdoms quickly embraced idolatry and ungodly practices.

●      Spiritual compromise at the top affected the entire nation

Wholehearted Devotion Brings God’s Favor (2 Chron. 14:2–7; 15:16–17)

●      Asa courageously removed idols and called the people back to God.

●      He led with conviction even when it cost him personally.

●      God granted peace and stability during seasons of faithfulness

Failing to Finish Strong Leads to Spiritual Decline (2 Chron. 16:7–12)

●      Asa shifted from trusting God to relying on human solutions.

●      He resisted correction and responded with anger and oppression.

●      His life ended marked by self-reliance instead of dependence on God.

2 CHRONICLES 17-20: JEHOSHAPHAT: THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’

Spiritual Reform Begins with God’s Word (2 Chron. 17; 19)

●      Jehoshaphat removed idols and pagan worship from the land.

●      He sent leaders, Levites, and priests throughout Judah to teach God’s Word.

●      He established judges who were instructed to lead with integrity and the fear of the Lord

Compromise with the World Leads to Spiritual Danger (2 Chron. 18; 20)

●      Jehoshaphat formed alliances with wicked kings Ahab and Ahaziah.

●      God graciously protected Jehoshaphat even when he made poor decisions.

●      Believers must guard against partnerships that pull them away from wholehearted devotion to God. 

The Battle Belongs to the Lord (2 Chron. 20)

●      Jehoshaphat responded to fear by seeking the Lord through prayer and fasting.

●      God reminded Judah that victory would come through his power, not theirs.

●      The Lord defeated Judah’s enemies and gave his people peace and rest.