2 Chronicles 36:15-16 The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place. 16 But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the Lord was aroused againstContinue reading “Mocked, Despised, Scoffed”
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Miraculous Sign
2 Chronicles 32:24 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. He prayed to the Lord, who answered him and gave him a miraculous sign. We think that our age of instant access to information that we have a corner on the market of knowledge. We can search just aboutContinue reading “Miraculous Sign”
Songbook of Israel
2 Chronicles 29:30 King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to praise the Lord with the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped. A few years ago there was a difference of opinion about the use of ‘choruses’ in worship in the church.Continue reading “Songbook of Israel”
Not Wholeheartedly
2 Chronicles 25: 2 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. People are a mixed bag, some good and some not so good. The ration might be different in different people, some 60/40 and some 99/1, but if we are honest, we are all a mix. One ofContinue reading “Not Wholeheartedly”
Traitors Within
2 Chronicles 24:26 Those who conspired against him were Zabad, son of Shimeath an Ammonite woman, and Jehozabad, son of Shimrith a Moabite woman. It has been interesting to see the level of political betrayal that has happened in the last few years. And there is no shame involved in stabbing your boss in theContinue reading “Traitors Within”
In His Place
2 Chronicles 19:6-7 6 He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. 7 Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice orContinue reading “In His Place”
Taught
2 Chronicles 17:9 9 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people. If there is one thing we need as a people of God it is the knowledge of His Word. And I am not talkingContinue reading “Taught”
Wisdom & Stuff
2 Chronicles 9:22-23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. 23 All the kings of the earth sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. Some people seem to rise to the top of their professions or their areas ofContinue reading “Wisdom & Stuff”
Satisfaction
2 Chronicles 8:16 All Solomon’s work was carried out, from the day the foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid until its completion. So the temple of the LORD was finished. There is a great feeling that can happen when we complete a project. My experience has been that the larger the project,Continue reading “Satisfaction”
Forced Labor
2 Chronicles 2:17 Solomon took a census of all the foreigners residing in Israel, after the census his father David had taken; and they were found to be 153,600. Not everyone is equal! That’s right. You and I are not equal. We are equally important to the LORD, but not equal in talents, gifts, treasure,Continue reading “Forced Labor”
The Arnold Journey 