Was reading the John Maxwell’s leadership devotional today. He was teaching about Solomon’s fall and described 6 steps to his fall:
Read 1 Kinds 11
The temptations that enticed Solomon continue to attack every leader. Once we “arrive,” it becomes easy to stop feeling hungry for growth and excellence. How quickly we become satisfied—and how soon we begin to spiral downward. Note how this process of decay looked for Solomon:
- Distractions: He deviated from his call to lead and be a light to the nations.
- Adversaries: God raised up adversaries to steer him back to his priorities and call.
- Self-absorption: He became consumed with himself rather than his call.
- Loss of God’s presence: God withdrew His anointing.
- Pursuit of pleasure: He became even more obsessed with his own pleasure.
- Emptiness: He finally grew weary of his pursuits and recognized his emptiness.
None of us are exempt from this temptation. We must keep our eyes on Christ and press on to the mission He has for us. We must not get distracted or we may find ourselves in the same place Solomon did.
Reflection
What things in life distract/tempt you the most?
How do you keep yourself pressing on instead of just growing complacent?
Prayer
Father, we pray that You would fix our eyes on Christ and not let them waver. Let us not suffer the same fall that Solomon did. May we keep our mission before us and run the race with diligence that You have marked out for us. In Jesus’ name