2 chronicles 2 devotional

Were not the...Libyans a mighty army...? Those who praise God on earth will feel at home in heaven. When the car started, the amazed driver shouted, "Thanks, I was afraid the engine had failed for the last time. 2:10). Kneeling facedown was an expression of awe and worship, underlined by their verbal covenant affirmation, “He is good; his love endures forever” (v. 3). 2-chronicles 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. And at a more everyday level, he wanted them to learn from the mistakes of those who had gone before them. 20:30). Are you feeling too young, or too old, or too powerless to do anything about it? She came to a right conclusion. Did he depend too much on the priest? These chapters of 2 Chronicles are devoted to the construction of the Temple. Our desire should be to exhibit a heart that is fully committed to love the Lord and others. We note it down in our ledgers; we rigorously observe the compact into which we have entered with Him; but the loftiest form of devotion overleaps such calculation. It's often when you are helpless It is an exquisite expression of the heart’s joy and rest in God. In response, Asa, instead of calling on the Lord as he had done when faced with the Egyptian threat, hired Syrian troops to invade Israel from the north. They clothed all that were naked, and gave them to eat and drink. Adults face job changes, family responsibilities, and many other far-reaching deci­sions. . Then the Lord would save us, and guide us on every side (2 Chronicles 32:22). He removed idols (2Chr 17:6) and sent teachers all over the country to teach the Scriptures (2Chr 17:7-9). - Proverbs 21:12. What it was, it is. When I think of my father, I think of this saying: “He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and he let me watch him do it.” During my youth, I watched my dad walk with God. My parents had the greatest influence in my decision to trust Christ at a tender age. They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers. It’s like arm wrestling—you do it to prove that you are the strongest person in the room. Though he accomplished many things, Hezekiah unfortunately did not conclude as strongly as this. But her words are so specific that we must conclude that the king had at least tried to explain to her the one true God and His dealings with Israel. Perhaps it already has you in its grip. In requesting wisdom above riches, Solomon revealed right reasons for wanting to be wise. We all sing or play different notes at different times, but we all perform the same song. Have you lately found yourself, like the two kings in today's reading, backsliding away from the Lord? "They sing as it were a new Song before the Throne." This intricate system of locks, dams, and canals stretches 2,300 miles, and together with the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, it connects middle America with the Atlantic coast. .” Suddenly he was interrupted by a voice saying, “Hey there, good buddy!”, Everyone began to laugh when they realized the voice was coming from the organ. . —Ball. In their great distress, the faithless people would cry out to their false gods, but these “gods” could do nothing. Calvary Chapel Real Life. She never thought of the great cost of the precious spikenard which she broke over the Master’s person. He foolishly told her that his power would be gone if his hair were cut. The fire stands for the Divine Presence. To Him is given riches and wisdom, and He is made unto us wisdom. All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. Ahab moved forward anyway and God's words came true. This month's book study of 2 Chronicles complements the study of 1 Chronicles from last July. Music plays a big part in the Bible. There must be a reciprocity; and if we hope to receive from Him from those infinite stores of which He has the key, we must count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ, and must be prepared to count them as refuse if only we may will Him. -- 2 Chronicles 29:27. The man who does his business with all his heart, is sure to prosper. He remained “a leper until the day of his death” (v.21). Those who fear Him act with wisdom; they walk faithfully before Him as they obey His commands. If you would lift up your heart, you must be in the ways of the Lord, as the good Jehoshaphat. Are you in a position where all self-sufficiency is gone? Help me to remember that every battle in Maybe you've hit rock bottom and are really struggling. 2 Chronicles 7:14: “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”. More than two billion tons of cargo worth more than $400 billion move through the St. Lawrence Seaway every year. It was, therefore, in keeping with the whole tenor of His example when the apostle prescribed that all things should be done decently and in order. You point out the problem of the juvenile delinquency. Is there anything that makes you think you are a misfit in God's kingdom? The Bible is God’s prescription for the health of our soul. And please You day and night. 2 Chronicles 36:15 Don’t Touch the Fence! His prayer of dedication for the temple, which began with thankfulness for God's covenant promises, mainly consisted of petitions for significant areas of the nation's spiritual life (cf. That will attend to others' needs "Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people" (2 Chronicles 1:10). What Can I Do With My Worry? God feeds on the completeness of Christ’s obedience, and the glory of His character. Tearing his robes showed he comprehended fully the seriousness and sorrow of their sin (v. 21). On dedication day hundreds of singers and musicians, including 120 trumpeters, praised the Lord. , white clouds and the snow on the mountains. This was likely a situation similar to Joash's, with godly influences and mentors wielding power in the palace, though in this case we're not told who the “Jehoiada and Jehosheba” might have been. He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper” (2 Chronicles 26:4-5). Rather than heed the reasonable counsel of experienced men, Rehoboam chose to follow the advice of his peers. You acknowledge that for some time now you have taken no delight in God or His service; then I am sure that the temple is badly in need of renovation. To detect this Divine purpose lying beneath the cross-currents of human affairs is the prerogative of the saints. All rights reserved, How Much Does God Control? . I have to sleep with Daddy." More zeal to labor, more courage to be true, More consecration for work He bids me do. Lift up your hearts! Athaliah was a brutal, unpopular queen, so he was able to enlist widespread support from the people, the government leaders, and the army. 16:9). Abortion was common, but also opposed by some on various grounds, not including the rights of the fetus. . Only God is truly great and worthy of praise. God’s loving appointment in making Jesus King will be apparent when we remember how beautiful He is in His personal character; how closely He is identified with our nature; the might of His arm with which He shields, the patience wherewith He bears, the redemption which He has wrought out and brought in for all who believe. Does everything appear hopeless? . Lift thyself up and sit down with Christ in the heavenly places! . Then came awful sorrow. Idols were smashed, the temple was restored, and people once again worshiped the Lord (2 Chr. Right and wrong can never be partners. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom. To prey on children is horrifying at any time, but under these circumstances is especially despicable. But King Jehoshaphat and the people. But if they did sin and come under His judgment, they could humbly repent and seek the Lord, knowing He would forgive their sin and heal their land (v. 14). Whether from good examples or bad ones, what are three specific lessons you've learned so far this month? Think you not, that when Adam heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden at morning prime, he would be up and away to meet Him on the up land lawns of Paradise? Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. Would that men knew the absolute deliverance which God will effect for those whose hearts are perfect toward Him! "How bad?" “He rent his clothes.”. It is heaped up, pressed down, and running over. He is worthy of devotion from all His followers. An ancient Indonesian fable tells of a turtle that could fly. Do you give the Lord the “firstfruits” of your paycheck? He was required to work from a very short list of beginner-level words, and the project took him one-and-a-half years. We can begin anew Centuries later, the apostle Paul said that all of God’s promises are “yes” in Christ (2 Cor. There were lessons to be learned (12:8 ), but this event was enough of a lesson for Rehoboam's lifetime. 2 Chronicles 29:1-36 Reference: Our parents were unfaithful; they did evil in the eyes of the Lord our God and forsook him. Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding. —2 Chronicles 5:13-14. This brought judgment and disaster, which in turn brought on repentance and revival. But it's not always negative. We find some answers in 2 Chronicles, where more details of Jehoshaphat's reign are recorded. In terms of peace and prosperity, he regained some but not all of the ground lost in Uzziah's later years. He wanted them to understand clearly the requirements and implications of God's covenant. There were plenty of them doting on King Ahab in today’s reading. The foundation of such ideal justice was to be the fear of the Lord: remembering that all leaders are accountable to an all-knowing, perfectly holy God. The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. The border between Canada and Alaska is another 1,500 miles. Then turn and follow You.- Sper That’s the life story of Uzziah. I, on the other hand, was left to fend off the dog. Say with the psalmist: “My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God . Then Hezekiah repented of the pride of his heart, as did the people of Jerusalem; therefore the Lord’s wrath did not come upon them. Then as you dig the trench in right-doing, look up to God, and He will pour into your heart the warm gush of affection. O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! The Lord will help you step up with courage and trust Him for the outcome. Thus the churches of Macedonia abounded from their deep poverty unto the riches of their liberality, so that, beyond their power, they gave to the cause of God. Wealth or no wealth, devoted hearts please the Lord. His son Abijah, though evaluated negatively on the whole, still had enough sense to appeal to the covenant to rebuke Jeroboam and his idolatry (13:5, 10-12; cf. What it said, it says. Is there some "enemy" pressing in on you today? They focus on these tribes because one identified the royal line of Israel, and the second identified the priestly line of Israel. The pattern is consistent throughout Scripture. They became the very means for Esther to serve as God's instrument. There are no truly great men or women, only a great God who enables some to be effective leaders and outstanding benefactors of mankind. The more a king tried to stamp it out, the more it seemed to spring up or spread anew. Regrettably, he failed God's final test (v. 31). Instead, we find a back-and-forth cycle in which God's faithfulness was the engine for every revival and human faithlessness was the cause of continued backsliding. Our nation is struggling. When we neglect the reading of God’s Word, we invite spiritual illness. Violence? But his conscience compels him to speak the truth boldly in the face of opposition. —2 Chronicles 34:27. 23:14). Goggles. Micaiah's truth was mostly wasted on Ahab, but Jehoshaphat could have listened and responded. This was the first Passover since Hezekiah, and the only Passover since Samuel's day to be celebrated exactly according to the Law (v. 18). So if we look at our life-work as God-appointed; if we realize that He has fixed it for us, who determined the orbits of the stars; if we can hear the voice of Jesus saying, “Do this for Me”— there is no further thought of hardship or distaste. His father Amaziah set a good example for him (v.4). How did the nation of Israel, so soon after the golden age of David and Solomon, find itself on the verge of civil war? Tell Someone About Jesus All Posts. Lev. . Are the counselors in your life more like them or more like the first set? He determined not to let wealth get in the way of his devotion to God. 90:13-17). Largely because of such idolatrous practices, “Gehenna” became a synonym for “hell” (see Matt. If not, pray for Him to show you one. Devotionals; Devotionals (Archives) Devotionals (List) Devotionals (Random) Devotionals (Streams) Devotionals (Trending) Inspirations. "The mortician," replied his wife. Asa’s son Jehoshaphat carried on this legacy by seeking “the God of his father and walk[ing] in His commandments” (17:4). The life that is hid with Christ in God is beyond the reach of harm. Another idea is to take a familiar hymn tune and write new lyrics on this theme. Nothing is more terrible than when either admits in the secrecy of the heart, concerning the other, My husband or my wife cannot accompany me into the holy places where I was reared, and in which my best life finds its home. Are led by God each day; The Bible is a book for all time. To show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand. When the Spirit of God came upon him, he was given super-human strength over his enemies (15:14). Ahaz took no notice of this grace of God and made the additional mistake of making an alliance with Assyria. King Uzziah doesn't stand alone in history. It was the indignity done to Jehovah that stirred these two holy men to the heart. I do not remember ever meeting one who really walked with God who did not make orderliness one of the first principles of life. But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction” (vv.15-16). 12:5-6). Fortunately, a physician who had studied these diseases arranged for an army of workers to spray the area with a chemical to kill mosquitos. After she tried unsuccessfully to open the elevator doors and get a cell phone signal, she decided to turn to God in prayer. September 13, 2013 — by Jennifer Benson Schuldt, [Jehoshaphat] sought the God of his father, and walked in His commandments. In addition to being a warrior, the king was also a builder and a farmer who embarked on many construction and agricultural projects to benefit his people. Rather, they balance self-assertiveness (which isn't wrong in itself) with the principle of submitting to one another (Ephesians 5:21). Lift it up free from mistrust and sinful stain, and unkind feeling toward any. He sent teachers with God's Law in their hands to the various towns of Judah (2 Chron. In this way we may become mighty, and by being faithful in that which is least come to great charges. Ps. When we get our priorities straight, we can claim the promise of James 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally . 24:19). These included requests for His continued faithfulness, His special attention to prayers offered from the Temple, His forgiveness, His justice, and His favor and blessing. Certainly: because of Him who set it, and for whom it may be done. With the help of more than 150,000 workers, he built the most magnifi­cent praise house ever. De Haan APPLY THE WORD You might already know that the rest of 2 Chronicles is an up-and-down story. - Zechariah 1:16a. Recall to mind promises such as John 6:37: “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” These words are still good, no matter what you've done, and God's forgiveness and grace are more than ready to welcome you home. Let us fill the morning hour with holy song, in the heart, if not with the voice; let a psalm or hymn be part of the daily reading; let there be the confidence that God is going to bless, which cannot restrain its jubilant expression. You may not understand doctrine, creed, or rite; but be sure to seek God. First, Unity.— “The trumpeters and singers were as one.” We must put away strife, divisions, variance, and evil-speaking. He knew the Syrians would try to kill the king. turn from their wicked ways, then I will . Jehoshaphat understood that one key to spiritual thriving is God's Word. Behold, the battle was before and behind. Instead of retreating in fear, we can march ahead with confidence in God’s power and sing praise to Him. Though the king tried to remove the high places, it appears he was unsuccessful. —D. 20:21). Thanks to his leadership, during his lifetime they “did not fail to follow the Lord” (vv. He left us with a word to the wise—imitate the life of Jesus. The Lord appeared to him and offered him anything he wanted—what should he request? As a result, Judah experienced military successes and a time of peace. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. The conception of life given in the Bible differs by a whole heaven from the maxims and practices of some good and earnest people. Think of your own situation. Solomon, like Carlyle, recognized people's need to worship. Because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before God . 2 Chronicles 24 2 Chronicles 25:9 2 Chronicles 26 Return to the Main Player Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. The passage makes clear that the size of the armies and the number of mercenaries involved was irrelevant to the outcome. 15-16). King Rehoboam tried that kind of self-assertiveness and it turned Israel against him. HEZEKIAH, AT the age of twenty-five, came to the throne, and set himself to reverse his father's evil policy. 1:20). Even their fierce conquerors recognized the sublime beauty of the Hebrew temple music. Helping others you meet on your path; What made him so committed to doing what was right? Even though He is longsuffering, His patience has a limit. An idol can be anything that takes our worship away from God. This looks back to 2 Chronicles 18:1, where we learn that Jehoshaphat, though he had riches and honor in abundance, joined affinity with Ahab. Men do not like to be told that they cannot prosper because they have forsaken God; but we have no alternative than to witness against their sins. In all the whole wide earth there is not one spot so lonely, one heart so darkened, as to escape those eyes. The Temple Celebration Devotional. What an argument this would give us in prayer! A bulwark never failing; 19:1-3). His godly grandfather Jehoshaphat surely had some influence on Ahaziah, but it was the evil persuasion of Athaliah that marked his course. - 2 Chronicles 7:14, It was one of those split-second exchanges between a 16-year-old girl and her father, but it spoke. When offered one wish, Midas, a legendary Phrygian king, asked that all he touched might turn to gold. What shall I give you?" From God’s eagerness, may we not learn a lesson of anxiety for the souls of men? We knew this before Dr. Hodge's study, and Solomon certainly knew it many centuries ago. I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil. We can never drift outside the range of His loving care, and we can never hide from His holiness. False versus true prophecy is serious business, as even Ahab knew (though apparently Zedekiah did not). 6:15). [Josiah] did what was right in the sight of the Lord . We often complain that we are. 2-chronicles 2:2 And Solomon told out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them. But what if the example is bad? As long as the kings of Judah remained true to their allegiance to God they were able to keep in subjection the surrounding nations; but just so soon as they revolted from God these peoples revolted from them. As the people sang, “Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever,” God confused the invaders and they killed one another (vv.22-24). An 85-year-old woman, all alone in a convent, got trapped inside an elevator for 4 nights and 3 days. What had happened to his earlier faith and boldness? Then I can serve Him even better, and please Him even more . The R. V. gives set, “he set not his heart to seek the Lord.” This is very true of all of us. (Psalm 139:1-4). —2 Chronicles 16:9, Astronaut Jack Lousma described how earth looks from space. 2 Chronicles 32:25,31 Read: 2 Kings 20:12-21 The Hidden Rattler, A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor. divine power on the needs of my life. American businesses alone lose between $200–$250 billion per year. Of mortal ills prevailing. Theirs involved a large group of warriors who had gathered to fight them (2 Chron. , for the battle is not yours, but God’s. But that’s the miracle. If you have sin to confess, confess it and be forgiven. The real difficulty lies away back in our want of engagedness with Christ. But because the people had refused to turn to Him, and had rejoiced in their wickedness, He would eventually become deaf to them. who had come against Judah. . Josiah, whose father and grandfather were extremely wicked, became one of the best kings in Judah's history. Paul desires to see the Roman Christians, that he may impart some spiritual gift so that they may be established: he desires that the Colossians may be built up in Christ, and established in the faith. It was as absurd to hate him because he read such dark lessons from the inevitable future, as for a householder to shoot his dog, that bays all night, to warn his master against the burglar engaged in rifling his home. When the Jewish exiles returned under the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah, one of their first orders of business was to rebuild Solomon's temple. This was the result of the folly and sin of Amaziah’s proposal. He was given the city of Hebron, though he had to drive out the Anakites to take it (Josh. Before the onset of His Divine reinforcements the enemy fled. But Daisy still is too scared. The seven-year-old Joash's coronation featured a crown and a scroll (Scriptures), representing both his authority and his covenant responsibilities. He simply read from the page of the future as God opened it to his eyes, and in which the out-working of the king’s evil life was disclosed in gloomy characters. Some translators have suggested “hundred thousand” is simply “units.” In any case, the point is that God rewarded Jehoshaphat's faith with blessings—given in the culturally familiar forms of peace, military strength, and tribute from neighboring nations. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. Uzziah made a splendid start when he became king at age 16. 4:19). Not I, but Christ, in every thought and word. Don't wait another day to turn your heart toward Him. The Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. But adding to the drama and danger of both the height and the rushing water below, a thick mist obscured Nik’s sight, wind threatened his balance, and spray from the falls challenged his footing. Both men allowed little problems to mar their witness. A day or a time which you will never forget may be a special event – such as a birthday party or a Christmas or a visit to a zoo or graduating from kindergarten. If it be, if without reserve the whole nature is determined to do God’s will at any cost, there is no fear of the enemy effecting an entrance. —Whiddington So the people dismantled the centuries-old masterpieces and hid them, section by section, in their homes. 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