SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But the Lord did not want to destroy David’s dynasty, for he had made a covenant with David and promised that his descendants would continue to rule, shining like a lamp forever. [2 Chronicles 21:7] In the mysterious purpose of God, He chose to establish a royal lineage from which the ultimate king (Messiah)…
Category: daily meditations
when praise precedes provision
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. [2 Chronicles 20:22] This passage really speaks to me. I love how the only thing the armies of Israel do is praise the Lord, and He takes…
with integrity and humility
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 19 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case… [2 Chronicles 19:9] You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with faithfulness and an undivided heart… [2 Chronicles 19:9] Integrity…
when it’s all been said and done
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the Lord lives, I will say only what my God says.” [2 Chronicles 18:13] But Micaiah replied, “If you return safely, it will mean that the Lord has not spoken through me!” Then he added to those standing around, “Everyone mark my words!” [2 Chronicles 18:27] The 400 prophets of Ahab…
the life God blesses
There are two chapters assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father’s early years and did not worship the images of Baal. He sought his father’s God and obeyed his commands instead of following the evil practices of the kingdom of Israel. So the…
believe it or not, its true!
There are two chapters assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Asa became so angry with Hanani for saying this that he threw him into prison and put him in stocks. At that time Asa also began to oppress some of his people. [2 Chronicles 16:10] For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his…
Jesus’ kind of loyalty!
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul. They agreed that anyone who refused to seek the Lord, the God of Israel, would be put to death—whether young or old, man or woman. [2 Chronicles 15:12-13] There was a time when…
my God is bigger!
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then Asa cried out to the Lord his God, “O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone. It is in your name that we have come against this vast horde. O Lord, you are our…
our confidence
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Do you really think you can stand against the kingdom of the Lord that is led by the descendants of David? … So Judah defeated Israel on that occasion because they trusted in the Lord, the God of their ancestors. [2 Chronicles 13:8,18] I cannot confirm or deny the integrity or faithfulness of Abijah…
thinking about Judas
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The prophet Shemaiah then met with Rehoboam and Judah’s leaders, who had all fled to Jerusalem because of Shishak. Shemaiah told them, “This is what the Lord says: You have abandoned me, so I am abandoning you to Shishak.” [2 Chronicles 12:5] God is not cruel, He gives us what we ask for; reject…