2 Chronicles 36
Inspired thots
The book ends with a sad but awesome record; it paid tribute to a FOREIGNER who honored God more than the Israelites. Truly God is gracious and ABLE to graft in outsiders into His vineyard. How privilege are the Gentiles.
King Nebuchadnezzar (king of Babylon) and king Neco (king of Egypt) were used by God to teach kings of Judah a lesson. The evil kings of Judah were taken captives to foreign lands and the temple's treasures were carted away. God is not bothered about worldly treasures; He allowed all to be carted away from Jerusalem.
Although there was the prophet Jeremiah who spoke God's words to guide the kings of Judah, they chose NOT TO HEED. How sad! whereas the foreign kings revered God and the king of Persia obeyed God's command to build Him a house at Jerusalem. How honorable!
May God honor these foreign kings' obedience by letting their countries come to know Him as Lord and Savior today!
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Serving Others for the Lord
2 Chronicles 35
Inspired thots
King Josiah did well in sprucing up the house of the Lord and getting the priests and Levites to serve the Lord with a Passover celebration. Every priest and Levite were WILLING to serve one another and helped each other prepare for the big feast as there was much to do.
There is no pettiness in God's service to ensure that all goes well to the glory of God. All worked together in serving God to bring Him glory. The land had rest from war and the people enjoyed peace and prosperity.
However, too much of a good thing can cause the heart to 'stray' and sin. King Josiah did not mind his own business and went to war; in disguise using his own wisdom. But he was killed. He did not heed the word of God which may come from any quarter God chooses.
Inspired thots
King Josiah did well in sprucing up the house of the Lord and getting the priests and Levites to serve the Lord with a Passover celebration. Every priest and Levite were WILLING to serve one another and helped each other prepare for the big feast as there was much to do.
There is no pettiness in God's service to ensure that all goes well to the glory of God. All worked together in serving God to bring Him glory. The land had rest from war and the people enjoyed peace and prosperity.
However, too much of a good thing can cause the heart to 'stray' and sin. King Josiah did not mind his own business and went to war; in disguise using his own wisdom. But he was killed. He did not heed the word of God which may come from any quarter God chooses.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
NEVER Too Young To Follow God
2 Chronicles 34
Inspired thots
King Josiah sat on the throne at age 8. At 12 years old, he started cleansing the land off idols and high places of worship as well as repair the temple of God. He brought the people back to worship God. The priest found the Book and it was read to Josiah who understood its contents. He repented for himself and on behalf of his people who had not obeyed God. He humbled himself before God.
Such a great example for one so young! It is never too early to know God and set the heart to the Maker. May God continue to pour His mercy on His people to come into His saving grace and loving mercy!
Inspired thots
King Josiah sat on the throne at age 8. At 12 years old, he started cleansing the land off idols and high places of worship as well as repair the temple of God. He brought the people back to worship God. The priest found the Book and it was read to Josiah who understood its contents. He repented for himself and on behalf of his people who had not obeyed God. He humbled himself before God.
Such a great example for one so young! It is never too early to know God and set the heart to the Maker. May God continue to pour His mercy on His people to come into His saving grace and loving mercy!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Knowing God Through Distress & Humility
2 Chronicles 33
Inspired thots
King Manasseh got on the throne with pomp and arrogance; he did not seek God and stirred up the people to sin so greatly against God until God cast him away into the enemy's hands. There in a foreign land, Manasseh REMEMBERED the God of his fathers and sought God. He was in distress; he entreated the favor of God personally without any priest or prophet. God is a PERSONAL God who hears His people's heart cry.
Manasseh did not heed God when He called them to repent; hence, Manasseh had to come back to God the hard way! Manasseh HUMBLED himself GREATLY before God and PRAYED to Him; and God in His great Mercy received and restored him. Oh, what blessings we often forfeit! Oh, what needless pain we bear! when we do not HEED God when He calls.
Inspired thots
King Manasseh got on the throne with pomp and arrogance; he did not seek God and stirred up the people to sin so greatly against God until God cast him away into the enemy's hands. There in a foreign land, Manasseh REMEMBERED the God of his fathers and sought God. He was in distress; he entreated the favor of God personally without any priest or prophet. God is a PERSONAL God who hears His people's heart cry.
Manasseh did not heed God when He called them to repent; hence, Manasseh had to come back to God the hard way! Manasseh HUMBLED himself GREATLY before God and PRAYED to Him; and God in His great Mercy received and restored him. Oh, what blessings we often forfeit! Oh, what needless pain we bear! when we do not HEED God when He calls.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Self Checks to Stay With God ALWAYS
2 Chronicles 31 - 32
Inspired thots
King Hezekiah had UPs and DOWNs with God; he was humble and faithful at the start of his reign. He cleansed the land of idols and high places of worship. He brought the people of Israel back to God who delivered him from his enemies.
When he became sick, he called out to God who extended his life; but he did not reciprocate to God for His goodness and mercy.
Man's character is callous; no appreciation of what God has blessed until disaster strikes!
It is God in control... over our lives and the earth! even the universe! God lets circumstances come upon man to try his heart and have him check himself; for God already knows what is in man.
Inspired thots
King Hezekiah had UPs and DOWNs with God; he was humble and faithful at the start of his reign. He cleansed the land of idols and high places of worship. He brought the people of Israel back to God who delivered him from his enemies.
When he became sick, he called out to God who extended his life; but he did not reciprocate to God for His goodness and mercy.
Man's character is callous; no appreciation of what God has blessed until disaster strikes!
It is God in control... over our lives and the earth! even the universe! God lets circumstances come upon man to try his heart and have him check himself; for God already knows what is in man.
Friday, August 10, 2012
God HEARS When the HEART is Set on Him
2 Chronicles 30
Inspired thots
King Hezekiah's heart was set on the Lord; he began to set the priests and Levites in their priestly tasks in serving the Lord. They were sanctified; the temple of God was cleansed. Then, king Hezekiah invited the rest of Israel to join in the celebration to God but not may heeded the call. Those who did were blessed with a lot of provision and rejoicing.
Healing took place as God is merciful and gracious to those who sincerely seek Him. Their transgressions were removed as the people set their hearts on Him. They removed the high places of idolatry and king Hezekiah's steadfastness on God kept his heart right before God; hence, God heard his prayer on behalf of the people and granted him favor.
What a great and mighty God I serve! He is gracious and merciful. May He continue to pour out His grace and mercy on me as I yield my heart totally to Him day by day. He waits for me...
Inspired thots
King Hezekiah's heart was set on the Lord; he began to set the priests and Levites in their priestly tasks in serving the Lord. They were sanctified; the temple of God was cleansed. Then, king Hezekiah invited the rest of Israel to join in the celebration to God but not may heeded the call. Those who did were blessed with a lot of provision and rejoicing.
Healing took place as God is merciful and gracious to those who sincerely seek Him. Their transgressions were removed as the people set their hearts on Him. They removed the high places of idolatry and king Hezekiah's steadfastness on God kept his heart right before God; hence, God heard his prayer on behalf of the people and granted him favor.
What a great and mighty God I serve! He is gracious and merciful. May He continue to pour out His grace and mercy on me as I yield my heart totally to Him day by day. He waits for me...
Thursday, August 9, 2012
First Things First
2 Chronicles 29
Inspired thots
King Hezekiah TOPS all the kings of Judah! As soon as he was on the throne, he set himself and the people aright with God by putting HIM FIRST in their lives. IMMEDIATELY, on the FIRST month in his FIRST year of reign, king Hezekiah commanded the priests and levites to restore the house of God. All sanctified themselves and were restored to their ministry.
King Hezekiah declared, "It is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord, God of Israel". (v10) King Hezekiah already knew what he has to do and want to do as soon as he gets on the throne. He was ready and waiting for the right opportunity.
He was Abijah's son; Abijah was the daughter of Zechariah the priest. How impactful to have godly influence!
Inspired thots
King Hezekiah TOPS all the kings of Judah! As soon as he was on the throne, he set himself and the people aright with God by putting HIM FIRST in their lives. IMMEDIATELY, on the FIRST month in his FIRST year of reign, king Hezekiah commanded the priests and levites to restore the house of God. All sanctified themselves and were restored to their ministry.
King Hezekiah declared, "It is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord, God of Israel". (v10) King Hezekiah already knew what he has to do and want to do as soon as he gets on the throne. He was ready and waiting for the right opportunity.
He was Abijah's son; Abijah was the daughter of Zechariah the priest. How impactful to have godly influence!
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