Day 1
Faith Fact:
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
How is God with you all the time?
Read:
1 Kings 1:31–33; 2:1–4; 1 Chronicles 22:9; 2 Chronicles 1:1
Second Chronicles 1:1 tells us that God was with Solomon and made him exceedingly great. The same God who was with King Solomon thousands of years ago still promises to be with us all the time. You might be wondering, “How is God with me and everyone else all at the same time?”
That does seem impossible when we look at it from a human perspective, but God isn’t human. God is the same God yesterday, today, and forever. He is able to be everywhere at the same time. He’s just that big! It’s hard for us to understand because we think of someone only being in one place at a time, but God is not limited to being in only one place at a time. This means that we can talk to Him and ask Him for help at any time of the day. We don’t have to wait for Him to be available because He is always with us.
Think about it:
Question 1. Who was Solomon’s father?
Answer 1. David (1 Kings 2:1)
Question 2. What did Solomon’s father tell him would happen if he obeyed all of God’s commands?
Answer 2. He would be successful. (1 Kings 2:3)
Question 3. Whom did God tell David to choose to be king after his death?
Answer 3. Solomon (1 Kings 1:32–35; 1 Chronicles 22:9)
Question 4. Who was with Solomon?
Answer 4. God (2 Chronicles 1:1)
Question 5. What did God make Solomon?
Answer 5. Very powerful (2 Chronicles 1:1)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•How does it make you feel to know that God is with you all the time?
•What is one way you know that God is with you?
•What is something you can do because God is with you?
Pray about it:
God, thank You for being with me all the time. Help me to remember that You are always there for me, and I can ask You for help when I need it. Amen.
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
How is God with you all the time?
Read:
1 Kings 1:31–33; 2:1–4; 1 Chronicles 22:9; 2 Chronicles 1:1
Second Chronicles 1:1 tells us that God was with Solomon and made him exceedingly great. The same God who was with King Solomon thousands of years ago still promises to be with us all the time. You might be wondering, “How is God with me and everyone else all at the same time?”
That does seem impossible when we look at it from a human perspective, but God isn’t human. God is the same God yesterday, today, and forever. He is able to be everywhere at the same time. He’s just that big! It’s hard for us to understand because we think of someone only being in one place at a time, but God is not limited to being in only one place at a time. This means that we can talk to Him and ask Him for help at any time of the day. We don’t have to wait for Him to be available because He is always with us.
Think about it:
Question 1. Who was Solomon’s father?
Answer 1. David (1 Kings 2:1)
Question 2. What did Solomon’s father tell him would happen if he obeyed all of God’s commands?
Answer 2. He would be successful. (1 Kings 2:3)
Question 3. Whom did God tell David to choose to be king after his death?
Answer 3. Solomon (1 Kings 1:32–35; 1 Chronicles 22:9)
Question 4. Who was with Solomon?
Answer 4. God (2 Chronicles 1:1)
Question 5. What did God make Solomon?
Answer 5. Very powerful (2 Chronicles 1:1)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•How does it make you feel to know that God is with you all the time?
•What is one way you know that God is with you?
•What is something you can do because God is with you?
Pray about it:
God, thank You for being with me all the time. Help me to remember that You are always there for me, and I can ask You for help when I need it. Amen.
Day 2
Faith Fact:
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
How do you thank God for being with you?
Read:
2 Chronicles 1:2–6
Have you ever done something really nice for a friend or given a gift to a friend, and they never thanked you for it? How did that make you feel? You probably felt a little disappointed that your friend didn’t notice what you did. Now, we shouldn’t do nice things for others just to receive a thank you, but it sure is nice to receive one.
King Solomon thanked God by offering a thousand burnt offerings to Him as a sacrifice of worship. Have you thanked God recently for all the things He has done for you? It’s so easy to spend all of our prayer time asking Him for things, but it’s even more important to take the time to thank Him for what He has done. A good way not to forget to do that is to start your prayer time with thanks, then move on to your prayer requests and needs. God cares about our requests, but He also deserves our thanks.
Think about it:
Question 1. Where did Solomon and the Israelites go to worship God?
Answer 1. Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:3)
Question 2. Why did the people go to Gibeon?
Answer 2. God’s tabernacle was there (2 Chronicles 1:3)
Question 3. Who had moved the ark of God to Jerusalem before this?
Answer 3. David (2 Chronicles 1:4)
Question 4. What did Solomon offer to the Lord on the bronze altar?
Answer 4. He offered one thousand burnt offerings. (2 Chronicles 1:6)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What are some ways you can thank someone?
•What are some ways you can show God that you are thankful?
•What is something you are thankful to God for today?
Pray about It:
God, thank You for all the things You have done for me and for loving me even when I forget to say thanks. Please help me to remember to offer my thanks to You before bringing my requests and needs. Amen.
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
How do you thank God for being with you?
Read:
2 Chronicles 1:2–6
Have you ever done something really nice for a friend or given a gift to a friend, and they never thanked you for it? How did that make you feel? You probably felt a little disappointed that your friend didn’t notice what you did. Now, we shouldn’t do nice things for others just to receive a thank you, but it sure is nice to receive one.
King Solomon thanked God by offering a thousand burnt offerings to Him as a sacrifice of worship. Have you thanked God recently for all the things He has done for you? It’s so easy to spend all of our prayer time asking Him for things, but it’s even more important to take the time to thank Him for what He has done. A good way not to forget to do that is to start your prayer time with thanks, then move on to your prayer requests and needs. God cares about our requests, but He also deserves our thanks.
Think about it:
Question 1. Where did Solomon and the Israelites go to worship God?
Answer 1. Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:3)
Question 2. Why did the people go to Gibeon?
Answer 2. God’s tabernacle was there (2 Chronicles 1:3)
Question 3. Who had moved the ark of God to Jerusalem before this?
Answer 3. David (2 Chronicles 1:4)
Question 4. What did Solomon offer to the Lord on the bronze altar?
Answer 4. He offered one thousand burnt offerings. (2 Chronicles 1:6)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What are some ways you can thank someone?
•What are some ways you can show God that you are thankful?
•What is something you are thankful to God for today?
Pray about It:
God, thank You for all the things You have done for me and for loving me even when I forget to say thanks. Please help me to remember to offer my thanks to You before bringing my requests and needs. Amen.
Day 3
Faith Fact:
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
What can I ask God for?
Read:
1 Kings 3:5–14; 6:2–3; 2 Chronicles 1:7–10
Solomon had an amazing opportunity when God came to him that night. God told Solomon that he could ask Him for anything he wanted and it would be given to him. Can you imagine making that decision? There are so many amazing things you could ask for. You could ask for unlimited money, to be famous, or even to live forever.
God cares about our requests, but He also knows our needs. He isn’t going to grant our every wish, but He is going to take care of us. God knows what we need before we even ask for it. In fact, God already knew what King Solomon needed, but He wanted to see if Solomon would make the right choice for himself. Solomon made the right choice and chose wisdom over all those other earthly things he could have asked for. Wisdom and knowledge were exactly what Solomon needed to lead the people, and God gave it to him.
Think about it:
Question 1. What did God say to Solomon?
Answer 1. “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” (2 Chronicles 1:7)
Question 2. Whom did Solomon say God had shown love to?
Answer 2. David (2 Chronicles 1:8)
Question 3. What did Solomon ask God to give him when he became king?
Answer 3. Wisdom (1 Kings 3:5–14)
Question 4. What building did Solomon erect for God?
Answer 4. The temple of the Lord (1 Kings 6:2–3)
Question 5. What did Solomon say he needed wisdom and knowledge to do?
Answer 5. He needed wisdom and knowledge to lead God’s people well. (2 Chronicles 1:10)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What is the difference between a want and a need?
•Will God give you everything you want? Why or why not?
•Will God give you everything you need? Why or why not?
•What should you ask God for?
Pray about It:
God, thank You for knowing what I need before I even come to You and ask for it. Help me to know the difference between what I want and what I need. Help me to make wise choices. Amen.
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
What can I ask God for?
Read:
1 Kings 3:5–14; 6:2–3; 2 Chronicles 1:7–10
Solomon had an amazing opportunity when God came to him that night. God told Solomon that he could ask Him for anything he wanted and it would be given to him. Can you imagine making that decision? There are so many amazing things you could ask for. You could ask for unlimited money, to be famous, or even to live forever.
God cares about our requests, but He also knows our needs. He isn’t going to grant our every wish, but He is going to take care of us. God knows what we need before we even ask for it. In fact, God already knew what King Solomon needed, but He wanted to see if Solomon would make the right choice for himself. Solomon made the right choice and chose wisdom over all those other earthly things he could have asked for. Wisdom and knowledge were exactly what Solomon needed to lead the people, and God gave it to him.
Think about it:
Question 1. What did God say to Solomon?
Answer 1. “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” (2 Chronicles 1:7)
Question 2. Whom did Solomon say God had shown love to?
Answer 2. David (2 Chronicles 1:8)
Question 3. What did Solomon ask God to give him when he became king?
Answer 3. Wisdom (1 Kings 3:5–14)
Question 4. What building did Solomon erect for God?
Answer 4. The temple of the Lord (1 Kings 6:2–3)
Question 5. What did Solomon say he needed wisdom and knowledge to do?
Answer 5. He needed wisdom and knowledge to lead God’s people well. (2 Chronicles 1:10)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What is the difference between a want and a need?
•Will God give you everything you want? Why or why not?
•Will God give you everything you need? Why or why not?
•What should you ask God for?
Pray about It:
God, thank You for knowing what I need before I even come to You and ask for it. Help me to know the difference between what I want and what I need. Help me to make wise choices. Amen.
Day 4
Faith Fact:
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
How has God been good to you?
Read:
2 Chronicles 1:10–12; Proverbs 9:10
Think about all the good and awesome things you have in your life right now. It could be your family, friends, a house to live in, clothes to wear, your favorite video game system, lots of yummy food to eat, and more. The list could probably be a lot longer because God has been good to us and blessed us with so many great things. It’s easy to take some of those things for granted in our daily lives and forget how much we are blessed.
When Solomon made the right choice of wisdom and knowledge over wealth and fame, God blessed him with more. He gave Solomon wisdom and knowledge just as he had asked, and God gave him wealth, possessions, and honor on top of that. God blesses those who love Him and follow Him with their whole hearts. Does that mean that we won’t face problems or hard times as Christians? No, the Bible tells us that we will have trouble in life. But, our blessings are not limited to our time on earth. We will receive many more blessings when we are in heaven with God.
Think about it:
Question 1. What did Solomon not ask God for?
Answer 1. Wealth, possessions, honor, the death of his enemies, or a long life (2 Chronicles 1:11)
Question 2. Why did Solomon want wisdom and knowledge?
Answer 2. To help him lead and govern his people, the Israelites (2 Chronicles 1:10)
Question 3. What did God give to Solomon along with wisdom and knowledge?
Answer 3. Wealth, riches, and fame (2 Chronicles 1:12)
Question 4. What does the Bible declare is the foundation or beginning of wisdom?
Answer 4. Fear of (respect for) the Lord (Proverbs 9:10)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What are some things that God has blessed you and your family with?
•Have you thanked Him for those blessings lately?
•What are some blessings you are looking forward to receiving when you get to heaven?
Pray about It:
God, thank You for all the blessings You have given to me, even the ones I take for granted. Please help me to be thankful for the blessings I have. I look forward to the blessings I will receive when I go to heaven. Amen.
With God, I know what to do.
Faith Verse:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16
Question of the Day:
How has God been good to you?
Read:
2 Chronicles 1:10–12; Proverbs 9:10
Think about all the good and awesome things you have in your life right now. It could be your family, friends, a house to live in, clothes to wear, your favorite video game system, lots of yummy food to eat, and more. The list could probably be a lot longer because God has been good to us and blessed us with so many great things. It’s easy to take some of those things for granted in our daily lives and forget how much we are blessed.
When Solomon made the right choice of wisdom and knowledge over wealth and fame, God blessed him with more. He gave Solomon wisdom and knowledge just as he had asked, and God gave him wealth, possessions, and honor on top of that. God blesses those who love Him and follow Him with their whole hearts. Does that mean that we won’t face problems or hard times as Christians? No, the Bible tells us that we will have trouble in life. But, our blessings are not limited to our time on earth. We will receive many more blessings when we are in heaven with God.
Think about it:
Question 1. What did Solomon not ask God for?
Answer 1. Wealth, possessions, honor, the death of his enemies, or a long life (2 Chronicles 1:11)
Question 2. Why did Solomon want wisdom and knowledge?
Answer 2. To help him lead and govern his people, the Israelites (2 Chronicles 1:10)
Question 3. What did God give to Solomon along with wisdom and knowledge?
Answer 3. Wealth, riches, and fame (2 Chronicles 1:12)
Question 4. What does the Bible declare is the foundation or beginning of wisdom?
Answer 4. Fear of (respect for) the Lord (Proverbs 9:10)
Talk about It:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What are some things that God has blessed you and your family with?
•Have you thanked Him for those blessings lately?
•What are some blessings you are looking forward to receiving when you get to heaven?
Pray about It:
God, thank You for all the blessings You have given to me, even the ones I take for granted. Please help me to be thankful for the blessings I have. I look forward to the blessings I will receive when I go to heaven. Amen.