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1 Kings 22 - Day 450 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-7 and 34 Observation: Ahab's prophets tell their king what he wants to hear. Application: Ahab circumvented God's warning and ended up dead. Even though he disguised himself and used Jehoshaphat as a decoy, a lone arrow shot randomly by an unknown archer pierced the joints of Ahab's armor to deliver God's justice. Prayer: Lord, without Your help, I realize that I'm no better than Ahab. Have mercy on me a sinner... 1 Kings 21 - Day 449 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-7 Observation: This short story gives us a glimpse into Ahab's character and the relationship dynamics between the king and his wife. Application: God's will for our lives is to be sanctified and that starts with a change within our hearts, which is often prompted by something dramatic and out of the ordinary. Ahab believed Elijah's prophetic word and tore his clothes as an outward expression of what was happening in his heart. He knew that God was real and that Elijah was telling the truth so he humbled himself. Prayer: Lord, have mercy on me a sinner... 1 Kings 20 Day 448 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Kings 20:43 Commentary (biblestudyministry.com): First Kings chapter twenty begins with one of the most original gangster or mobster-moves you’ll ever read about. Benhadad, king of Syria, sent messengers to Ahab (king of Samaria) with a message that declared Ahab’s gold, silver, wives, children, and everything good Ahab had belonged to the king of Syria. Ahab took a page out of agreeing with your adversary and agreed with Benhadad. Benhadad was thrown off at Ahab’s non-resistance, so Benhadad sent another message that his messengers were still going to come and view Ahab’s kingdom, and whatever more they liked they were keeping. Gangster! Ahab didn’t like the second part so he didn’t agree to it. The second part of the king of Syria’s desire tells me Benhadad was looking for a fight from the beginning. A fight he got it. He declared war against Samaria and king Ahab. In all of this, God sent a prophet to Ahab who informed the king that the Heavenly Kingdom would fight on Samaria’s side and deliver Syria into the hands of Ahab. Further, Ahab will know that the Lord is Lord over all. Application: God is faithful even when we are not. I don't get it (why He helped Ahab), but I appreciate His grace when I'm on the receiving end. Prayer: Lord, have mercy on me a sinner... 1 Kings 19 - Day 447 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14 Observation: Elijah flees for his life after he is threatened by Jezebel, King Ahab's wife. Application: Representing God can be exhausting and lead to moments of depression. Elijah was human, like you and me so he succumbed to the temptations that haunted him. Prayer: Lord, please refresh my soul, like you did for Elijah... 1 Kings 18 - Day 446 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40 Observation: Elijah obeys God's instructions and presents himself to Ahab. Application: If God is for us, then who can be against us? Elijah mocks the prophets of Baal and Asherah as they call on their false gods. He then challenges the Israelites to choose whom they will serve and finally, he steps aside and asks God to do His thing - and kazaam! Prayer: Lord, prove that You are the God who created the heavens and the earth... |
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