This chapter tells of King Ahab’s wars with Syria. “So the prophet… waited for the king… disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes. And as the king passed, he cried to the king and said, ‘Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and behold, a soldier turned and brought a man…
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1 Kings 19
This chapter describes Elijah’s journey as he flees Jezebel (Ahab’s wicked wife) who sought to kill him. “…And after the fire the sound of a low whisper… And behold, there came a voice to [Elijah] and said… ‘…you shall anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. And Jehu… to be king over Israel, and Elisha……
1 Kings 18
As usual there’s too much going on to cover everything: Elijah confronts Ahab and has a showdown with the prophets of Baal, Israel repents, and God sends rain clouds to end the three year drought. “…and with the stones [Elijah] built an altar in the name of the Lord. And he made a trench about…
1 Kings 17
First, I want to say that my readings/writings may be sporadic between Dec 21 and Jan 1 due to scheduling and holidays. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Today I read 1 Kings 17. This chapter introduces Elijah, a prophet who tells the wicked king of Israel, Ahab, that God will only send rain…
A Prayer of Surrender
This week we talked about purging unrighteousness from our lives, letting go of non-critical beliefs/traditions, and fully trusting/pursuing God. Today I offer a prayer of surrender to help us with these important truths. Father God, our Mighty and Magnificent Lord, You are holy and righteous beyond compare. Father we long to wholly devote ourselves to…
2 Chronicles 17
This chapter introduces Asa’s son Jehoshaphat as king of Judah. “Jehoshaphat [Asa’s] son reigned in his place… The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, but sought the God of his father and walked in his commandments, and not according to…
1 Kings 16
This dense chapter tells of five consecutive Israelite kings who reigned during Asa’s reign in Judah. “In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and he reigned two years. In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, Zimri reigned seven days…
2 Chronicles 16
This chapter describes the final years of Asa king of Judah, as he departs from the Lord and makes a series of poor choices. “At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him, ‘Because you relied on the king of Syria, and did not rely on the Lord…
2 Chronicles 15
This chapter tells of a spiritual reformation or revival led by Asa in Judah. “As soon as Asa heard these words, the prophecy of Azariah the son of Oded, he took courage and put away the detestable idols from all the land of Judah and Benjamin… and he repaired the altar of the Lord that…
A Prayer of Reconciliation
Yesterday we talked about inviting God to remove the sin, barriers and stumbling blocks we have place between us and Him. Today I offer a prayer along that theme. Father God, our Glorious and Holy Lord, we come before You today as a broken, yet hopeful people. We confess that we have sinned against You,…