Date: 03.03.2021
Topic: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH WISE COUNSELLORS
Biblical Text: ‘ But he forsook the counsel of old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him’. [1 Kings 12:8]
When king Solomon slept with his fathers, his son-Rehoboam reigned in his stead. For him to reign over Israel, Jeroboam and all the congregation came to him saying, ‘your father made our yoke grievous; if you can make our yoke lighter we will serve thee’. Rehoboam told them that he will give them an answer in three days. First, he consulted with the old men that stood before Solomon; the old men told him to speak good words to them and that they will serve him forever. Then, he went to meet the young men who grew up with him for counsel; they advised him to tell them that he will make their yoke thicker than that of his father (increased hardship). He took the young men advice and neglected the counsel of the old men. Ultimately, Jeroboam and all the people of Israel rebelled against the house of David. One wrong counsel destroyed the relationship between Judah & Israel and created strife. ‘How many are the relationships and lives that have been destroyed by wrong counsel! There are some decisions to be taken that you need wise counsellors to advice you in order to make the right and best decision. Although, age is not a criteria of who qualifies to be your counsellor; however make sure that the person is a genuine spirit filled believer.
KNOW IT ∞ Surround yourself with wise counsellors.
READ IT ∞ Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, Psalm 119:24
PRAY IT ∞ Father, surround me with wise counsellors, people in whom the Spirit of the Lord is.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR ∞ Acts 18-20
© Pastor Tunde Richards & Pastor Oluwafemi Adebayo
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