1 Kings 21:3,4 (The Message)

But Naboth told Ahab, “Not on your life! So help me God, I’d never sell the family farm to you!” Ahab went home in a black mood, sulking over Naboth the Jezreelite’s words, “I’ll never turn over my family inheritance to you.” He went to bed, stuffed his face in his pillow, and refused to eat.

Ahab, the king of Israel, was so immature that he literally curled up on his pillow like a baby and sulked. He might have been king but he certainly did not act like a man. We’ve all seen people sulk and quietly wondered what was wrong with them. The truth is that, what is wrong is not the problem, what is wrong with them is their immaturity and inability to deal with their problems. As we grow older we’re supposed to mature into adulthood and with that maturity we should be able to face our problems like the adults we are. If you find yourself in a black mood, shake yourself, call out to God, and resist the temptation to revert to childlike ways. May God strengthen us as we stand in His grace is my prayer.

Keeping it Real!

Pastor Crowson