Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
As Ronald Reagan once said,"There You Go Again!"
Jeroboam is handed the kingdom (at least 10 of the 12 tribes) and he immediately follows the exact pattern of behavior that we saw in Exodus 32. His motives are political, as he worries that the worship of the One True God at His Designated Temple in Jerusalem will turn the People back to the House of David.
This is not far-fetched. Often, those in search of power will use "religion" to control the people. Sometimes they create a totally "New" religion, and try to marginalize those who cling to their own faith. New images, language, flags, songs, codes of behavior, and even laws are enacted to turn the people away from the Faith of their Fathers. It starts innocently enough, with calls for "tolerance" and "Peace" but then escalates to outright persecution.
Jeroboam blew his chance to be a "Bible Hero" who worked within God's plan to guide Israel on the path of correction. Instead, he relegated himself to a few passages of Scripture and is barely remembered.
He DOES serve us though. As a BAD EXAMPLE!
Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS