June 1st

     This passage says a lot about the advice that one follows.  Old folks often have much better advice to give than the young.  Ask them and they'll tell you!   On the other hand, Rehoboam takes the wrong path, because of God's will.  I first also noted that Rehoboam's mother was an Ammonite (enemy of the people of Israel).  What on earth was Solomon thinking marrying all of these foreign women?
      Jeroboam had a wonderful opportunity to walk in God's ways and be so blessed, but he built a couple of golden calves for political reasons and said, "Israel, here are your gods!"   How foolish!   Lord, help us to take the opportunities to serve you that you put before us.