He served Baal and worshiped him. He provoked the Lord God of Israel just as his father had done. What an awful family legacy - the family that ‘provokes God through blatant disobedience’. Why would anyone want to leave such a legacy? Our decisions and actions have generational implications. Those who provoke the Lord can … Continue reading Spiritual Legacy – 1 Kings 22:53
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With Friends Like This… – 1 Kings 22:29
Then the king of Israel and Judah’s King Jehoshaphat went up to Ramoth-gilead. But the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal attire.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. With friends like Ahab, Jehoshaphat truly does not need … Continue reading With Friends Like This… – 1 Kings 22:29
True Prophets – 1 Kings 22:28
But Micaiah said, “If you ever return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me.” Then he said, “Listen, all you people!” The test of a true prophet is the accuracy of his prophecies. Thus, Micaiah knows that the king will not return from the battle because Micaiah is a true prophet of Yahweh. Often, … Continue reading True Prophets – 1 Kings 22:28
Hearing God’s Voice – 1 Kings 22:16
But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of Yahweh?” It seems obvious that the king does not really want the truth. (He makes it perfectly clear with his decision later.) He has a plan and he wants … Continue reading Hearing God’s Voice – 1 Kings 22:16
The Kingdom Of God – Daniel 2:44
“In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, and this kingdom will not be left to another people. It will crush all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself endure forever." This mysterious kingdom is the eternal kingdom of … Continue reading The Kingdom Of God – Daniel 2:44
Knowledge and Understanding – Daniel 1:17
God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. Daniel also understood visions and dreams of every kind. It is God who gives true understanding and knowledge even in the things 'of this earth', so to speak. He is the giver of all good things. Nothing surpasses the … Continue reading Knowledge and Understanding – Daniel 1:17
Legislated Immorality – Psalms 94:20-21
Can a corrupt throne — one that creates trouble by law — become Your ally? They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. The practice of ‘creating trouble by law’; i.e legislating immorality, has existed since the days of old and continues to this very day even among … Continue reading Legislated Immorality – Psalms 94:20-21
Numbered Days – Psalms 90:12
Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. The realization and acceptance of our own mortality works to keep us wise and humble. Dwelling on the limited nature of our existence on this earth grows wisdom in our hearts. Whatever we know or accomplish here in this … Continue reading Numbered Days – Psalms 90:12
Saved – Psalms 89:48
What man can live and never see death? Who can save himself from the power of Sheol? What man can live and never see death the psalmist asks? Jesus the Christ! And by His blood all who trust in Him shall also live and never see death! Death has been defeated. The grave is overcome. … Continue reading Saved – Psalms 89:48
Work To Share – Ephesians 4:28
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. At the heart of why we work to earn money is the calling to use what we have earned for the good … Continue reading Work To Share – Ephesians 4:28
Turning Fruit – Ezekiel 33:14-16
But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness, if a wicked man restores a pledge, pays back what he has taken by robbery, walks by the statutes which ensure life without committing iniquity, he shall surely live; he shall not die. … Continue reading Turning Fruit – Ezekiel 33:14-16
Divided Allegiance – 1 Kings 3:3
Solomon loved the Lord by walking in the statutes of his father David, but he also sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. This verse always troubles me about Solomon; however, it just hit me today - is this what I do? I love the Lord and seek His pleasure and protection by following … Continue reading Divided Allegiance – 1 Kings 3:3
Rejoice Not in Others’ Demise – Ezekiel 25
"For thus says the Lord God: “Because you clapped your hands, stamped your feet, and rejoiced in heart with all your disdain for the land of Israel, indeed, therefore, I will stretch out My hand against you, and give you as plunder to the nations; I will cut you off from the peoples, and I … Continue reading Rejoice Not in Others’ Demise – Ezekiel 25
Don’t Submit – 2 Samuel 11:2
One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing — a very beautiful woman. 2 Samuel 11:27 When the time of mourning ended, David had her brought to his house. She became his wife and bore him a son. … Continue reading Don’t Submit – 2 Samuel 11:2
Wise Seekers – Psalms 53:2
God looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. God watches His creation faithfully looking for those who are obedient and submissive. He looks to find goodness. He watches for faithfulness among His people. He is constantly looking for the wise one … Continue reading Wise Seekers – Psalms 53:2
Procrastination – Ezekiel 12:28
“Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “None of My words will be delayed any longer. Whatever word I speak will be performed,”’” declares the Lord God. Trust me when I tell you that I have the gift of procrastination. Waiting and making excuses is one of my strong points. Sometimes I procrastinate … Continue reading Procrastination – Ezekiel 12:28
Grieving and Groaning – Ezekiel 8:17-18
Then he said to me, “Have you seen this, O son of man? Is it too light a thing for the house of Judah to commit the abominations that they commit here, that they should fill the land with violence and provoke me still further to anger? Behold, they put the branch to their nose. … Continue reading Grieving and Groaning – Ezekiel 8:17-18
Worthless Men – 1 Samuel 25:17
“Now therefore, know and consider what you should do, for evil is plotted against our master and against all his household; and he is such a worthless man that no one can speak to him.” Authors note: Trust me when I say that I am not a man basher like so many in our culture … Continue reading Worthless Men – 1 Samuel 25:17
Soli Deo Gloria – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. There is a fundamental, foundational motivation that must undergird all that a follower of Christ is and does. “All for the glory of God.” Every single thing we do must be guided by this perspective. Our thoughts, words … Continue reading Soli Deo Gloria – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Losing Focus – Ezekiel 7:20
They transformed the beauty of His ornaments into pride, and they made the images of their abominations and their detestable things with it; therefore I will make it an abhorrent thing to them. There is more significance to this verse than initially meets the eye. God’s people have taken the things He has given and … Continue reading Losing Focus – Ezekiel 7:20
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