2 Chronicles 18 - Day 623 (link to reading)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1-34 Observation: This chapter explains how Jehoshaphat made an alliance with King Ahab and is persuaded to go to war. Application: This chapter has so many lessons to be learned but also left me with some unanswered questions. However, in the end, it all worked out for good, as evil Ahab is killed by a random arrow shot by an unnamed Aramean soldier. Prayer: Lord, help me to understand Your ways... 2 Chronicles 17 - Day 622 (link to reading)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:3 Observation: Asa's son Jehoshaphat followed his father's early example and worshipped YHWH. Application: Jehoshaphat "caught" his father's love for YHWH and copied his example. Lesson - show others, especially your friends and family who don't know Jesus, that you love YHWH. Prayer: Lord, show us Your glory... 2 Chronicles 16 - Day 621 (link to reading)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-10 Observation: In Asa's attempt to defend himself from the king of Israel, he takes matters into his own hands. Application: For whatever reason, Asa did not seek the Lord for help. Worse, when he was confronted by God's messenger, Asa reacted with anger. We are all susceptible to our insecurities and sins, so the lesson here is when we mess up, own it and repent. Don't be like Asa and try to hide or cover up your sins. Prayer: Lord Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner... 2 Chronicles 15 - Day 620 (link to reading)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:16 Observation: King Asa deposes his grandmother, who worshipped the Caananite fertility goddess Asherah. Application: No one ever said that obeying God would be easy. Prayer: Lord, Thy will be done... 2 Chronicles 14 - Day 619 (link to reading)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 Observation: Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God (verse 2). Application: You will reap what you sow. Asa did what was pleasing to the Lord his God and in return was rewarded for his obedience. Do I need to say anything more? Prayer: Lord, in all that I am and do, I choose to please You... |
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