17 Feb 2022
Asa ruled over Juday for 41 years. During the same period, Israel had 8 different rulers who did not fear God. Some of the reforms Asa implemented are recorded in 2 Chronicles 15:7-19. When we walk with the Lord and devote ourselves to His will, it will be evident that He is at work.
16 Feb 2022
God fearing people should impact their environment positively for His glory. Azariah the prophet encouraged the people of God to fear the Lord. They listened. In 2 Chronicles 15:7-19 we see the benefits of fearing the Lord.
15 Feb 2022
The importance of keeping the company of those that walk with God is we get to learn God’s counsel. Regular prayer and fellowship will also help us stay in touch with God. But God is merciful; verse 3 and 4 of 2 Chronicles 15 reveal that Israel had gone astray and did not even have a priest to teach them, but when they called to the Lord in distress He revealed Himself to them.
14 Feb 2022
Godly company should encourage us to seek the Lord and walk in His ways. It should encourage us to abide in God. This was Azariah’s advice to Asa and all Judah and Benjamin in 2 Chronicles 15:1-4.
11 Feb 2022
If that is the extent of God’s love towards us, then what is the least we can do? The people of Judah trusted in false gods and military alliances instead of God. This led to lack of productivity. But those who trust in God are fruitful. Jeremiah 17:5-8.
10 Feb 2022
The events in Numbers teach us something about Jehovah: if He blesses nobody can change that. Balak tried to have Balaam curse Israel thrice, but the Lord would not allow it. Numbers 23:8 and 23:19-20 stress that point. On the other hand, if the Lord decrees your downfall, only He can avert it – Numbers 24:20-24. What has the Lord said about you? May He be merciful towards us and bless us. May we seek Him, receive it by faith and live for Him.
09 Feb 2022
The amazing love of God is what saved Israel and enabled them to enter the promised land. But they still remained stubborn. The story of Balak and Balaam in Numbers 22:1-24:24 shows how much God loves His people. Despite their stubbornness, he stopped the sorcerer from cursing them and made him bless them instead, repeatedly. Would we not rather yield to Jehovah who loves us so?
08 Feb 2022
After their disobedience and unsuccessful attempt to enter the promised land, the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. Their hearts were hardened towards God. May we check ourselves and guard against such hardness of heart. Numbers 15:1-21:35.
07 Feb 2022
True repentance is something we need to embrace if we are going to grow in our spiritual walk. In Numbers 14:41-45, the Israelites hurriedly admitted to doing wrong but did not repent sincerely. The Lord knew their hearts and kept away from them. The results were disastrous.
04 Feb 2022
Over and above the benefits, God is so merciful and does so much. There is reason to be forever thankful. May we purpose to be more grateful to God for all He has done, does and will continue to do, over and above that for who He is. Psalm 100:1-5.