Good Morning “Comforted by His Word.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 23.Athaliah is Queen with no threats to the throne, she had them all killed… or so she thought.  But wait, a true heir to the throne - hidden by Queen Athaliah’s own sister 7 years before.  Jehoiada the priest reveals Joash to the people of Judah and declares him king. The people accept him and  have evil Athaliah executed. Jehoia...  Read More

Good Morning “Light Shiners”.  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 22.  Ahaziah, the son of Jehoram of Judah, became king after his father’s death. He was wicked and followed the counsel of the evil house of Ahab.  He only reigned a year before God fixed that.  God used a man named Jehu to kill both Ahaziah and Jehoram (Joram) the king of Israel. After Ahaziah’s death, his mother, Athaliah, killed the ro...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Seek Qualified Leaders.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 21.Jehoshaphat had more than a handful of sons.  Jehoram murders all of his brothers except the youngest who escaped.  According to verse 13 they were all better than Jehoram.  “Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and articles of value, as well as fortified cities in Judah, but he had given the kin...  Read More

Good Morning “Thankful for Grace.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 20.  Jehoshaphat did a lot of things right.  But, like us all, at times he got it wrong.  Near the end of his life he failed.  “Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, whose ways were wicked.” 2 Chronicles‬ ‭20‬:‭35‬ ‭NIV‬‬We’ve seen this before.  Actually we talked about it just yesterday.  App...  Read More

Good Morning “Association Limiters.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 19Jehoshaphat was on track in some ways and off in other ways.  Here we see the rebuke that Jehu delivered to King Jehoshaphat for trying to help wicked King Ahab in a military battle to win control of Jabesh-gilead.  Not good.  “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬Y...  Read More

Good Morning “Not so Lucky”.  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 18.  Good luck!  How many times have we said those words?  Someone has a job interview or is getting ready for a competition of some sort.  “Good luck”, we say.  Or… here I go, “wish me luck”.  I believe there are a couple applications we can draw from the story of King Ahab’s death.God is not deceived nor can He be confused in His plan b...  Read More

Good Morning “Courageous For The Lord.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 17.Let’s quickly review where we’ve been the last few days.  In chapter 14 we saw Asa’s heart - commanding the people to worship The One True God.  Legislating obedience or worship never works.  It’s not effective in changing hearts.  In 15 we talked about the reality that we too, as Christians are commanded to “Prophecy” - spea...  Read More

Good Morning “Strength-end by The Lord.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 16.  As we read about Asa’s downfall today - Did you catch it?  That reassuring verse that we love to read and quote.“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him… “‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭16‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬Man I love that… He gives us strength.  It’s kind of like Romans 8...  Read More

Good Morning “Prophets of God.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 15.  Yesterday I left you with a question.  Do you, share the Disciples heart?  “As for us we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”In today’s passage we see God using Azariah to deliver a message to King Asa.  “The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded. He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa a...  Read More

Good Morning “Unwavering Hearts.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 14.Asa is King!  “Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God.” 2 Chronicles‬ ‭14‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬There is a new sheriff (King) in town and he aims to clean up Judah.  “He removed the foreign altars and the high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles.”‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭14‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬There is hope...  Read More

Good Morning “Underdogs.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 13.Rehoboam’s dies, Abijah becomes king.  Jeroboam is King of Israel but off track with The Lord. Abijah wages against Jeroboam and defeats his superior army by calling out to God for help. Israel was severely weakened after this defeat, and Jeroboam died not long after.Probabilities, odds, strategies, and proportions are meaningless to God w...  Read More

Good Morning “Future Generation Builders.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 12.Rehoboam wanted to be king for the wrong reasons.  Furthermore he did evil in the eyes of the Lord. “… he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the Lord.”‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Consequently, God allowed Shishak, king of Egypt, to bring a massive military force against Judah and conquer much of Rehoboam’s te...  Read More