A Burning Fire in My Bones «But if I say I’ll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it!» Jeremiah 20:9 NLT The prophet Jeremiah…
A Heart Dedicated to the Ways of God “He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord. He even destroyed the pagan shrines and the Asherah poles throughout Judah.” 2 Chronicles 17:6 NLT King Jehoshaphat assumed the throne of Judah at a time when the temptation to give in to the customs of neighboring…
The Eyes of the Lord Search the Whole Earth «The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.» 2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT Throughout the reign of King Asa, we…
Be Strong and Courageous, for Your Work Will Be Rewarded “But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7 NLT After a miraculous victory over the Cushite army, the prophet Azariah was sent by God to meet King Asa with a message of encouragement and warning for…
There Is No Human Power Against God «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…
The Pride of Knowing God «But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken!» Jeremiah 9:24…
Recognizing that the Lord is always righteous Then the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is right in doing this to us!” 2 Chronicles 12:6 NLT Church, we often find vital lessons in the Scriptures disguised as moments of deep crisis. In this passage, King Rehoboam and the people…
Setting the heart to seek the Lord From all the tribes of Israel, those who determined to seek the LORD, the God of Israel, followed the Levites to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. 2 Chronicles 11:16 NLT Church, today we reflect on a time of deep crisis and…
Before I formed you, I knew you “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 NLT Church, today we approach one of the most intimate and revealing passages regarding our identity and purpose…
The future glory will be greater than the past “The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. “And in this place I will bring peace. I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!” Haggai 2:9 NLT Church, it is very easy to stay anchored…