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Christian Devotional – March 27, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 26:16–But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithfu to the Lord his God, and entered the temple to the Lord his God to burn incense on the altar of incense. TRUTH: Uzziah trusted God and followed Him until he became successful, then Uzziah became proud. Pride is such a dangerous thing because it clouds our minds and distorts our perception of reality. We start to think we are more important than we actually are and we start to praise ourselves instead of praising God. God will not share praise. Whether we are successful in the world’s eyes or not, all glory and…
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Christian Devotional – March 26, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 25:2–He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. TRUTH: Oh, how often does this describe us? We tell God that we love Him and are committed to following Him, but we are not wholly committed to God and to obeying Him no matter what He asks. This half-hearted commitment led to the downfall of King Amaziah. How will we turn out any different unless we are wholly committed to the Lord. RESPONSE: Father, You are worthy of my all. I will praise You and follow after You with my whole heart. I confess to You anything that I’ve been holding on…
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Christian Devotional – March 25, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 24:10–All the officials and all the people brought their contributions gladly, dropping them into the chest until it was full. TRUTH: When was the last time you remember giving an offering and being cheerful and excited about the opportunity to give? Giving our money is just as important as giving ourselves. We are to be willing to give cheerfully of anything and everything that God asks of us. RESPONSE: Father, You are worthy of any offering that I can give. I will gladly give to You anything and everything I have.
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Christian Devotional – March 24, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 23:21–All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was calm, because Athaliah had been slain with the sword. TRUTH: The evil queen has been killed and the people are rejoicing. We must get rid of the evil that is part of our lives. When we do, we should rejoice that it is gone, not mourn it or miss it. When we confess sin and make the commitment to put it out of our lives, are we rejoicing or are we mourning and missing it? RESPONSE: Father, when I confess wrong to You and banish it from my life, help me to rejoice and not miss…
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Christian Devotional – March 23, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 22:12–He remained hidden with them at the temple of God for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. TRUTH: The kingdom of Judah was in the midst of evil kings and in this case, an evil queen. She tried to kill all the true heirs to the throne, all the descendants of David. Yet, God made a way to protect and to hide young Joash. He was hidden in the temple of God, a place that evil queen probably rarely went. God had promised that a descendant of David’s would always be on the throne and God kept His promise by saving Joash. Do we trust God…
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Christian Devotional – March 22, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 21:6–He followed the ways of the king of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for he had married a daughter of Ahab. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord. TRUTH: Jehoshaphat was a good king who followed God, but had tolerated a friendship with the evil king Ahab of Israel. Unfortunately, his son Jehoram didn’t follow after his father, but instead after his father’s friend. We must be wary of the things we tolerate and permit to be around us, for the next generation sees what we allow. The things one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace. What are we tolerating in…
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Christian Devotional – March 21, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 20:12–“Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” TRUTH: In the midst of impending doom, King Jehoshaphat has no idea what to do. He does the only thing he can think of. He assembles everyone and they pray. I love the honesty in the prayer, “God, I don’t have any idea what to do, but I’m going to look to You as my hope and my deliverer and wait on You.” How often do we look at our situations and feel…
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Christian Devotional – March 20, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 19:6–He told them, “Consider carefully hat you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict.” THUTH: Do we live each day thinking about the fact that God is with us as we go and do things? The Lord sees not only the deeds we do, but the motivation behind the deeds as well. We are to do as if God were watching our every action, whether anyone else is or not, because God is always watching. RESPONSE: Father, You are amazing and You are everywhere. You provide for me and You know whether…
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Christian Devotional – March 19, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 18:6–But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no longer a prophet of the Lord here whom we can inquire of?” TRUTH: Jehoshaphat and Ahab had a plan and wanted to ensure that God was going to bless it. Ahab had several false prophets who came in and said exactly what Ahab wanted to hear, but Jehoshaphat didn’t want just a bunch of “yes men,” he wanted to know what God had to say. When we are seeking advice, do we know the difference between Godly advice and people who just tell us what we what to hear? Are we actively seeking to know what God’s desire is for us in…
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Christian Devotional – March 18, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 17:10–The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not go to war against Jehoshaphat. TRUTH: Our relationship with God is noticed by other people. If we are devoted to Him and seeking Him with all our heart like Jehoshaphat, then the people around us will be able to tell. What would those around us say about our relationship with God? RESPONSE: Father, You are my everything and I want everyone to know that. I praise You for all that You do and all that You want to do through me to reach the others I am…