Day 29 1 Chron 1-9

Day 29 1 Chron 1-9

LORD what a lot of people and history in a few chapters. A reminder of your grace in multiplying one family according to your promise. A reminder of the seriousness of idolatry with its consequences in both north and south. And a  reminder of your grace as your people (and your royal line) continues through and after the exile. LORD you are a faithful covenant God. We look to you today for love and loyalty. Amen. 

Day 28 2 Kings 15-25

Day 28 2 Kings 15-25

Thank you LORD for these two good rulers Hezekiah and Josiah amongst a fairly horrendous family tree. Thank you that Hezekiah knew you are the LIVING GOD! He trusted you and not the taunts of idolatrous liars. He prayed to you and you spoke to him and gave him victory. He held fast to you (2kings 18:6=Deut 10:20). Help us to do so also right to the end. Amen. 

Day 27 2 Kings 4-15

Day 27 2 Kings 4-15

Thank you LORD for what we learn from 1) Naaman's wife's servant (5:2). An "insignificant" captive who teaches us to speak up for you and bring huge blessing. 2) Naaman. An outsider who can be cleansed in the most humble way (5:14) Gehazi. That grace is free and that God curses those who make it into a money making exercise. (5:27)

Day 26 1 kings 17- 2 kings 4

Day 26 1 kings 17- 2 kings 4

LORD the "days of Elijah" are not easy. Famine fighting and discouragement. But again and again your people are provided for, your enemies are judged just as "the word of the LORD had declared" (1 kings  22:38). Help us LORD to trust you and your unfailing word the bible through the hard times. Amen. 

Day 25 1 Kings 7-16

Day 25 1 Kings 7-16

Oh LORD what a mess. It's like judges all over again. Bad kings who go after other gods and follow them. Guard my heart O LORD (15:3,14) and protect me from worshipping worthless idols. Make my heart devoted to you and obedient to your word for even if it takes years (16:34) your word never fails. Amen. 

Day 24 2 Sam 22-1 Kings 7

Day 24 2 Sam 22-1 Kings 7

A king on the throne in Zion with influence over the nations and peace around. The temple is being built. The king is wise and victorious - surely we have "made it"? LORD you knew that this was just the prototype for the kingdom and the real thing that we look forward to and enjoy in part is so much greater. Come Lord Jesus. Amen.

Day 23 1 Sam 12-22

Day 23 1 Sam 12-22

LORD what s lot of opponents there are to the Messiah. What a load of pretenders seeking his throne. What time and warfare is needed before his rule is fully seen. But thank you that the true Messiah WILL reign forever and his victory will be seen. Let us align ourselves with him and his righteous ways today  Amen.