Who Will Be Your Guide?

 

Today's Verse is 2 Chronicles 18:6

But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him? 

    Some interesting things here to note. First, a King that knows God, knows when those that claim to be of the Lord (after the manner of Jeroboam) were not. Yet these same were persuaded that the Lord spoke to them. Even King Adam knew the difference between the two sects, and when the Lord’s Prophet spoke not directly from God. But still, having heard from God that he would die from this battle, still he rejected God and His message, and as God had said, so it came to pass. Therefore, let us seek to know God and His Message by knowing Him through His Word, for by knowing it, we shall also know when it is not Him, but another. Even as John warned us to try the spirits lest we be blinded by our own desires, even as Ahab was. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 18

Monday’s reading will be 2 Chronicles 19-23

Knowing God, But Not Obeying.

 

Today's Verse is 1 Kings 20:13

And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. 

    There is a cry about from those that know not God of why He does not show Himself. Here in this passage, we have an example of a man that God showed Himself to, and what does he do afterward? He demands that another man give up the inheritance which God had given him. (Notice how Ahab, appeared to be willing to give up his wives and children for the sake of keeping peace.) And thus was Ahab judged and sentence passed. I do believe this is part of the reason God hides himself from those that do not wish to hear the truth, because if He is known, the punishment must also be greater. Do you Know the Lord, do you labour to enter into His Rest, can others see your Love for him by your actions? As James has told us, Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Ahab knew who God was, and yet he still disobeyed, will you do the same, or will you purpose in your heart to Follow Him that is Faithfull? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Kings 20-21

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 18

Just A Regular Man.

 

Today's Verse is 1 Kings 17:1

And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 

    Not much is know of Elijah before this, but through James, God tells us that he was a man of similar passions as you or I, and before he appears before Ahab he had prayed for the rain to stop, but did not approach Ahab till it had not rained for six months, and in this first narrative, after doing some great things he stubbles displaying some lack of faith, and before his ministry has really begun, he already has his successor named by God. Throughout all of this we find that God is faithful and as God had worked through Elijah, He also desires to work through you. Will you submit to Him and find out what God can do through one totally surrendered to Him. Dwight L. Moody had taken up that challenge and still on his death bed after doing many Great things for God, still said, “The world has yet to see what God can do with a man fully consecrated to Him.” Will you see what God can do through you? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is I Kings 17-19

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Kings 20-21

Following The Example Of Those Destroyed.

 

Today's Verse is 1 Kings 15:29

And it came to pass, when he reigned, that he smote all the house of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had destroyed him, according unto the saying of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite: 

    Herein is a danger we must guard against. God used Baasha to Judge the wickedness of Jeroboam, yet as we read just a few verses later, he follows and commits the sin for which he was used to destroy his predecessor. This is why we must seek out and learn the ways of God, which we can find only by His Word, of which the Psalmist, even David proclaimed, The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: /The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. /The Statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: /The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. /The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: /The judgment of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. And having said that, this must be emphasized, More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: /Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Even as Paul prayed for the Colossians and desired that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. For how can we walk worthy of the lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work if we know not what his will is? The kings of Israel demonstrate this even after warning after warning, having rejected the counsel of God’s Word. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Kings 15:25-16:34, 2 Chronicles 17

Tomorrow’s reading will be I Kings 17-19

A Light Left For Better Times Coming

 

Today's Verse is 1 Kings 15:4

Nevertheless for David’s sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: 

    Throughout the History of the southern Kingdom of Judah, much was done for the sake of David, starting with his grandson and his son Abijah, and though Rehoboam appeared to repent, Abijah walked after his father’s sins (take care of the example you set for your children.) Yet Abijah, himself, gained the victory over the Northern Kingdom, because he gave God the Glory. And so, Asa saw that light and responded to it. And as God has done then, so also He is doing now, giving light for those that are willing to see it, that until the time of Wrath which is coming, the Righteous (those that Trust in Christ) may have peace from time to time until all is fulfilled at Christ’s Return. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Kings 15:1-24, 2 Chronicles 13-16

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Kings 15:25-16:34, 2 Chronicles 17

Not Without Purpose.

 

Today's Verse is 2 Chronicles 11:8

Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries. 

    The Apostle Paul has admonished us to be content in whatsoever state we may find ourselves. And so, it is here. Rehoboam for his rebellion against God found himself a servant to the Pharoah Shishak, and though Rehoboam had repented, that he might learn the error of his transgression, God left him as he was, to learn better to be God’s Servant. Therefore, let us also so examine ourselves, and see what it is that God wishes us to learn from the state we currently find ourselves. As we do this, being found faithful, has He not promised that His Faithful Servants shall be, in due course, rewarded according to their faithfulness? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 2 Chronicles 10-12

Monday’s reading will be 1 Kings 15:1-24, 2 Chronicles 13-16

Solomon's Grievous Reign?

 

Today's Verse is 1 Kings 12:4

Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee. 

    If Solomon ruled with wisdom, and happy were his servants, and he brought wealth, prosperity even, to the Kingdom, why did the people count their service to him grievous? Looking at the counsel of the old men, they reminded Rehoboam, that even as the people served him, he was to serve them. It would seem apparent, that as Solomon forgot God as he sought to please his wives, that he sought also to please himself and use his power to obtain his own ends (contrary to God’s commands) and left off the balance of Judgment, Justice, and Mercy. Therefore, let us remember to find out what this meaneth: I will have mercy, and not sacrifice for as Christ has said, understanding this we will not condemn the guiltless. Selah [Consider these things.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is I Kings 12-14

Tomorrow’s reading will be 2 Chronicles 10-12