The Deception of Seeking Help in the Wrong Place He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus who had defeated him, for he said, “Since these gods helped the kings of Aram, they will help me, too, if I sacrifice to them.” But instead, they led to his ruin and the ruin of all Judah….
A Life That Pleases God in Difficult Times He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight. He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done, except that Jotham did not sin by entering the Temple of the Lord. But the people continued in their corrupt ways. 2 Chronicles 27:2 NLT In the midst of the…
The Danger of Prosperity and Pride But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall. He sinned against the Lord his God by entering the sanctuary of the Lord’s Temple and personally burning incense on the incense altar. 2 Chronicles 26:16 NLT One of the greatest challenges in the…
The Lord Can Give You Much More Than This Amaziah asked the man of God, “But what about all that silver I paid to hire the army of Israel?” The man of God replied, “The LORD is able to give you much more than this!” 2 Chronicles 25:9 NLT King Amaziah of Judah made the…
Call to Me and I Will Answer You “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV Jeremiah was imprisoned in the court of the guard while the Babylonian army was besieging Jerusalem, in a scene marked by pain, uncertainty, and…
Is Anything Too Hard for God? “I am the LORD, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 NLT Jeremiah received this divine message during one of the darkest moments in Jerusalem’s history, as the city was besieged by the powerful Babylonian army and ruin seemed…
God Has Plans for Welfare and Hope “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT These words were addressed to the Israelites in a period of deep discouragement, when they were…
The Painful Consequences of Turning Away “So now the LORD is about to strike you, your people, your children, your wives, and everything you own with a heavy blow.” 2 Chronicles 21:14 NLT King Jehoram took the throne of Judah, completely distancing himself from the godly legacy of his father Jehoshaphat. Upon taking control, he…
In You Our Eyes Are Fixed “O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” 2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah suddenly found themselves…
Is Not My Word Like Fire? “Is not my word like fire,” asks the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29 NLT In the days of the prophet Jeremiah, God’s people were surrounded by false voices offering accommodated messages to please people and disguise sin. Faced with this spiritual…