What do we do when the challenges of life suddenly intensify and surround us, threatening to overcome and defeat us? Such was the case with Judah under King Jehoshaphat, a man seeking to live honorably for God with a clear conscience. King Jehoshaphat suddenly found himself and all of Judah in a great deal ofContinue reading “The Battle is God’s – 2 Chronicles 20”
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Doing Justice – 2 Chronicles 19
8 He (the Lord) has told you, O man, what is good and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 (ESV) Upon his return to Judah after a narrow escape from death resulting from his unwise alliance with King Ahab, Jehoshaphat had aContinue reading “Doing Justice – 2 Chronicles 19”
Incautious Alliances – 1 Kings 22
After the Lord defeated the false god Baal and his prophets through the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel, He graciously gave Baal-supporter King Ahab a victory against an invading army from the north. But soon afterwards, King Ahab and Queen Jezebel were up to their evil tricks again. Ahab tried and failed to steal aContinue reading “Incautious Alliances – 1 Kings 22”
Assuming the Mantle – 1 Kings 19
The prophet Elijah had told God that he had had enough as he fled through the desert, running away from a death threat by Queen Jezebel. His resignation came after he had already won many victories with the Lord, demonstrating great faith and trust in Him. But God did not condemn Elijah for his request.Continue reading “Assuming the Mantle – 1 Kings 19”
“Anoint a Prophet in Your Place” – 1 Kings 19
When the Lord asked Elijah what he was doing at Mount Sinai, 300 miles south of Jerusalem, it was not because God did not know the answer to the question. He knew well that Elijah was on the run from the death threat of Queen Jezebel, whose palace was in Jezreel, located around 60 milesContinue reading ““Anoint a Prophet in Your Place” – 1 Kings 19”
Jehoshaphat, a Person Like Us – 2 Chronicles 17
In the fourth year of the Northern Kingdom reign of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, Asa, king of the Southern Kingdom, died after having led Judah for 41 years. Though he wavered a bit towards the end of his life, most of Asa’s years were spent in faithful service to God, and overall he wasContinue reading “Jehoshaphat, a Person Like Us – 2 Chronicles 17”
“What Are You Doing Here?” – 1 Kings 19
Have you ever found yourself in an uncomfortable situation of your own choosing, and asked yourself, “What am I doing here?” Even worse, what if it is God asking us that question? This happened to the prophet Elijah, shortly after God brought him a great victory over the prophets of Baal. 9 And there he wentContinue reading ““What Are You Doing Here?” – 1 Kings 19”
On the Run – 1 Kings 19
As the Lord’s final act in His showdown with Baal, the demon-backed false god that had turned the hearts of the Northern Kingdom of Israel away, He condemned Baal’s 450 prophets to death. Queen Jezebel, Baal’s chief supporter, and the main benefactor of Baal’s prophets, vowed revenge against the prophet Elijah, God’s chosen instrument ofContinue reading “On the Run – 1 Kings 19”
Between Two Opinions – 1 Kings 18
Have you experienced seasons when you had to make a choice between the things of God and the things of the world? I have. The prophet Elijah confronted the people of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, who had set one foot in each domain. 21 And Elijah came to all the people, and said, “How long willContinue reading “Between Two Opinions – 1 Kings 18”
And They Served Other gods – 1 Kings 18
From the very beginning, at His calling of Abraham, God instructed His followers to separate themselves from the allure of worshiping other gods, and to draw close to His life-giving presence and goodness. The Lord intentionally called Abraham away from his idol-worshiping family and homeland, and led him down into the land of Canaan, theContinue reading “And They Served Other gods – 1 Kings 18”
Daily Meditations from the Genealogy of Jesus 