June 10

Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. — 1 Kgs 11:9 BSB

Matthew Henry wrote: “God keeps account of the gracious visits He makes to us, whether we do or not. He knows how often He has appeared to us, and for us, and will remember it against us, if we turn from Him.” Every encounter with God adds to our responsibility for obedience and holy service.

When Solomon saw the Lord in a vision, it should have set him apart forever as a consecrated man. The eyes that had seen the Lord should never have lusted after earthly pleasures. The hands that had built a temple for God should never have built altars for idols. Solomon’s sins were far more serious because of the special grace God had shown him. To see Christ is to be called to live a life set apart for holiness forever.