Good Morning “Reality Checkers.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 28.King Ahaz “did not do what was right in the eyes of The Lord.”  He even sacrificed his own children for the sake of the gods he served.  As we’ve read through Kings and Chronicles we’ve seen repeated reminders of leaders who led Judah in accordance with Gods Word - and received blessing as a result.  Unfortunately we’ve also been co...  Read More

Good Morning “Boldly Living It Out.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 27.This short chapter covers Jotham taking the throne of Judah after his father Uzziah.“He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as his father Uzziah had done, but unlike him he did not enter the temple of the Lord. The people, however, continued their corrupt practices.”‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭27‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬There is so much in...  Read More

Good Morning “Humbly Still Standing”.  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 26.  We live in a self focused, I’m proud of myself society.  We all struggle in this area - to a point. We even see events like “Pride Parades”, “Pride Clothing”, some celebrate “Pride Month”.  Some divisions of modern psychology teach us to learn to be proud of ourselves and our accomplishments.  There’s a problem though… that k...  Read More

Good Morning “Easily Distracted.”  Today we are in 2 Chronicles 25.Yesterday we talked about making our faith our own.  Making it REAL - pressing in to Him and His Word daily as the means to grow.  We all know the good we should do, the devotion to God we should have yet often we don’t do it (James 4:17).  Why?  Our flesh is in continual battle with  The Holy Spirit in us (Galatians 5:17).  We tal...  Read More

Good Morning “Owners of Your Relationship With The Lord.” Today we are in 2 Chronicles 24.How’s your walk with Jesus, your relationship?  Would you say it’s a real relationship?  The things that you do like: Going to church, living differently, building into others, and serving… Why do you do those things?  Is it because it’s what is expected of you?  Mom and dad make you, your husband or wife exp...  Read More

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