THE DANGER OF IGNORING GOD’S MESSAGE
JULY 7, 2025
TEXT: 1 Kings 14:7–20; Proverbs 1:24, 26
KEY VERSE: “Because I have called, and ye refused… I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh.” — Proverbs 1:24, 26
God’s message to Jeroboam through the prophet Ahijah was clear, direct, and full of divine memory. God reminded Jeroboam of where he started—how He lifted him from among the people and gave him a throne. However, that privilege was met with deep rebellion. Instead of honoring the God who raised him, Jeroboam introduced idolatry, misled a nation, and hardened his heart against correction. The sickness of his son was not just a personal crisis; it was God’s megaphone to call Jeroboam back. Yet, he refused to listen.
God sees when we manipulate others while hiding our intentions. Jeroboam tried to bypass accountability by sending his wife in disguise to the prophet. He still wanted to hear from God but did not want to face Him. He still wanted the truth but not transformation. That’s the danger of selective spirituality—when people want divine answers but reject divine authority. Jeroboam’s heart was too proud to admit fault, too stubborn to repent, and too deceived to fear judgment. God’s verdict was tragic: his dynasty would end, his son would die, and his family would be wiped from the face of the earth.
This wasn’t just personal. Israel, as a nation, also came under God’s judgment. Though Jeroboam introduced idolatry, the people embraced it. The leaders followed, and the nation remained silent. God said He would root Israel out of the land and scatter them across nations. It’s a warning for every generation: when a community follows rebellion without question, it invites judgment. Though it may be delayed, it is never denied. Israel’s exile came centuries later, but it came just as God had spoken.
Even more tragic is the response of Jeroboam’s wife. After hearing God’s message, she simply turned and went home. No tears. No prayer. No repentance. The message from God landed on a heart that was already closed. It’s a sobering picture—when conviction no longer moves us and when sin becomes normal. We must ask: when God confronts our sin, do we respond with repentance or silence?
Some people suffer today not only for their own choices but also because they continue the sins of those before them without questioning. Generational rebellion becomes normalized, and God’s truth becomes distant. Yet, God’s call remains: repent and return. He is always willing to forgive but never willing to be mocked.
SEARCH LIGHT: When God’s message is ignored, judgment is not far behind. Listen. Repent. Return.
PRAYER: Lord, I don’t want to be numb to Your voice. Soften my heart, break my pride, and help me to repent quickly when You speak—before it’s too late.
BIBLE READING: Psalms 103-105, 1 John 2
PASTOR MICHAEL OMOLE
