“As the LORD of Armies lives, in whose presence I stand,… – 1 Kings 18.15, CSB I promise you that whatever you’re facing, God can.  What do I mean by this?  When life’s uncertainties rage against you, causing you to question and worry about how things will turn out, leaving… Read ⇢

His actions angered the LORD… – 1 Kings 16.7, CSB That’s precisely what that word means.  Angered – כָּעַס (kā·ʿǎs) – to be angry, be vexed, be indignant, be grieved, provoke to anger and wrath.* Do we truly understand and live in the same place that God does concerning our sin?… Read ⇢

But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward. – 2 Chronicles 15.7, CSB Asa succeeded his father, Abijam, as king of Judah. The Bible says that Abijam “walked in all the sins his father before him had committed, and he was not wholeheartedly… Read ⇢

“We sought him and he gave us rest…” – 2 Chronicles 14.7, CSB Rest. Are we any good at it? Do we actually want rest, or are we too addicted to busy? It appears that the pace of life has accelerated relentlessly and continues to do so, with no signs of slowing… Read ⇢

“But as for us, the LORD is our God. – 2 Chronicles 13.10 “But as for us” conveys conviction of soul regardless of what everyone else is doing. It demands commitment over convenience, covenant over compliance. As society continues to unravel around us and our sinful natures wage war within us,… Read ⇢

For David did what was right in the LORD’s sight, and he did not turn aside from anything he had commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hethite. – 1 Kings 15.5, CSB. Except.  That’s the word that ushers in our regrets… Read ⇢

Those from every tribe of Israel who had determined in their hearts to seek the LORD their God… – 2 Chronicles 11.16, CSB When it comes to your walk with the Lord, are you determined? Young’s Literal Translation words 2 Chronicles 11.16 this way: “…those giving their hearts to seek Jehovah, God… Read ⇢

“Go disguise yourself, so they won’t know that you’re Jeroboam’s wife,…” – 1 Kings 14.2, CSB Why do we think that the disguises we wear are effective before the Lord?  Here, in 1 Kings 14, Jeroboam’s son, Abijah, fell ill. Jeroboam led the people of Israel to sin against the… Read ⇢

God — his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. – Psalm 18.30, CSB So, we follow God. We say yes to his invitation to come after and follow him, no matter what. We believe that… Read ⇢