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Christian Devotional – April 6, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 36:21–The land enjoyed its Sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah. TRUTH: The disobedience of the people of Israel even affected the land they were on. Because they were disobedient to God, they had not taken care of the land the way God had told them to. As a result, when the people were overthrown and deported, it allowed the land to be able to rest as God had intended. God cares for all of His creation and He has asked us to care for it as well.…
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Christian Devotional – April 5, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 35:27–all the events, from beginning to end are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. TRUTH: If someone were to write the story of our life, what would be found there in the pages? Would we be listed as a person who sought God? Whether our lives are being actively recorded by pen and paper or not, we must realize that God keeps record of our life. What will be included and will it show dedication and obedience to Him? RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and lift You up. You see all things and know the entire story of my life and You…
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Christian Devotional – April 4, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 34:19–When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes. TRUTH: King Josiah was confronted with the words of God and the laws that God had given. He immediately realized how woefully short he had fallen of God’s commands; how sinful he and his entire nation had been. He was immediately repentant and immediately recognized the seriousness of his actions. When we are confronted with our sin, are we repentant, or do we try to hide it or justify it? God knows what we have done. How are we going to respond? RESPONSE: Father, I pray You will forgive me. I humble myself before…
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Christian Devotional – April 3, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 33:10–The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. TRUTH: How often would this sentence describe us? The Lord desires that we have a relationship with Him, but sometimes we just try to ignore God and give Him the silent treatment. With Manasseh, eventually God stopped trying to talk to Him and just brought judgment. Then through captivity Manasseh started to listen to God. When we don’t pay attention to God, what will it take for God to get our attention? RESPONSE: Father, I will pay attention to You, I will listen to Your voice and obey Your commands. I will choose today to…
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Christian Devotional – April 2, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 32:20–King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to heaven about this. TRUTH: They were under attack and instead of Hezekiah praying on his own, he gets together with Isaiah and they pray. Do we pray together with others? When we encounter difficulties do we enlist the help of our brohers and sisters in Christ? We must be careful that we don’t become so proud that we refuse to ask for prayer from others. We are stronger as we come together. RESPONSE: Father, You are amazing. You hear me as I come to You with my needs and concerns, but You also bless…
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Christian Devotional – April 1, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 31:10–and Azariah the chief priest, from the family of Zadok, answered, “Since the people began to bring their contributions to the temple of the Lord, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the Lord has blessed his people, and this great amount is left over.” TRUTH: The people were being obedient to the Lord and sharing what they had with the priests. God blessed that and everyone had enough. When we trust God with what we have and are willing to share with others as God leads, God takes care of both. Are we giving and sharing what we have as God directs.…
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Christian Devotional – March 31, 2013
HAPPY EASTER!! I pray that everyone has a blessed Resurrection Sunday! VERSE: 2 Chronicles 30:18b-19–“May the Lord, who is good, pardon everyone who sets their heart on seeking God–the Lord, the God of their ancestors–even if they are not clean according to the rules of he sanctuary.” TRUTH: The people had not been following God’s commands, but they came together to celebrate and praise God. King Hezekiah prayed that God would see their willing hearts and accept them, even if they hadn’t kept all the rules up to that point. This is what Easter is all about. Jesus died as the sacrifice in our place, knowing we could never keep…
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Christian Devotional – March 30, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 29:3–In the first month of the first year of his reign, he opened the doors of the temple of the Lord and repaired them. TRUTH: Hezekiah didn’t waste any time. He knew what needed to be done to set things right in his kingdom and he began immediately. When we are able to, do we set things in motion to follow God? Do we do it immediately? God is to be our top priority and obeying Him should take priority over all things in our life. RESPONSE: Father, thanks for all You do and have done. I rejoice in You and I will make obeying You my…
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Christian Devotional – March 29, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 28:11–“Now listen to me! Send back your fellow Israelites you have taken as prisoners, for the Lord’s fierce anger rests upon you.” TRUTH: The Lord had allowed Israel to defeat Judah, but Israel had taken advantage of it and not just defeated them, but slaughtered them. Now Israel is being reminded that they, too, are sinful in God’s sight and should let go their prisoners or face the great wrath of God. Do we assume that we’re better than others and that they deserve to be stepped on? We’re not perfect either and we must remember that God wants us to have mercy just like he had…
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Christian Devotional – March 28, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 27:6–Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God. TRUTH: So often throughout this book, success is measured by obedience to God. How do people walk with the Lord? Do they seek after Him? While God does not promise monetary success and wealth or power in exchange for our obedience, He does promise that He will be with us. If we are following Him, we will be successful in God’s eyes, which is more important than success in the world’s eyes. RESPONSE: Father, I want my life to be so focused on You that You are my only desire. No matter what Your definition…