The House of Jeroboam
In 1 Kings 11 the prophet Ahijah forells the dividing of the Kingdom of Israel and God speaks promising that Jeroboam the son of Nebat will be given the ten tribes of Israel. What a sad and interesting story this is. The Bible says "the man Jeroboam was a valiant warrior" (1 Kings 11:28). Then as God did with many others He declares his covenant with Jeroboam saying "If you listen to all I command you and walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight by observing My statutes and My commandments, as My son David did, then I will be with you and build you an enduring house as I build for David, and I will give Israel to you" (1 Kings 11:38). Think of the immense opportunity God is offering this man. I can't help but consider that God has given us, given me, this same promise. He has filled me with His Spirit and seated me with Jesus Christ in heavenly places. He has declared me to be his son and continually covers my life with his immense love and lavish grace