Who was Rehoboam in the Bible?
Settling for cheap imitations in exchange for the real thing is a very poor way to live. Rehoboam consistently traded away what was real for what was counterfeit. Instead of waiting patiently for the council of those older and wiser at his coronation, Rehoboam chose to grab power and control. Although his position came from God, he chose to abandon God. These unwise decisions made him weaker rather than stronger. As a result, Rehoboam was invaded by the Egyptians and stripped of the riches he inherited from David and Solomon. To replace them he had cheap bronze copies made.
Throughout the early part of his reign, Rehoboam fluctuated between obeying God and going his own way. Outward appearances were kept up, but his inward attitudes were evil. Following in the traditions of David, Rehoboam had many opportunities for greatness. Instead, he ended up with a divided and broken kingdom.
How much of real living have we traded away for things that do not last? We trade healthy bodies for momentary excitement, personal integrity for fast-fading wealth, honesty for lies and God’s wise guidance for our selfish ways. We think our counterfeit lives fool some people, but they never fool God. Yet in spite of what God sees in us, He offers mercy.
Are you self-managed or have you placed yourself in God’s care? Do you know God? Do you know Jesus?
Are you certain that you are going to heaven? If the answer is no or your not really sure and there is something stirring inside you at this very moment to do this, then all you have to do is say a small prayer and you can be assured of your name being added to the Book of Life. Go to the prayer of salvation and pray the words out loud and believe in your heart and you will be saved.
Rehoboam’s story is told in 1 Kings 11:42 – 14:31 and 2 Chronicles 9:31 – 13:7. He is also mentioned in Matthew 1:7
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