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“When we need help, may we always turn to God first.” <>< Dona (06/11/20)
Please read II Chronicles 20 through 23. If you don’t have a Bible handy just click here -> Biblegateway.com. The Biblegateway website should open for you to use. Type in the chapters you want to read and select the translation you want to read them from. Click search and the chapters should appear. Once you read the suggested chapters close the screen and you should return here.
In II Chronicles 20 Jehoshaphat was told a vast army was coming against him.
Response
Oh! Wow! Lord, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of You and he proclaimed a fast for all of Judah.
Something to think about
The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord. Jehoshaphat prayed. Part of his prayer: “we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” Then God spoke through Jahaziel “Do not be afraid or discouraged … For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
Something to experience
We may not fight an enemy army; but every day we battle temptation, pressure and evil. All of this is trying to get us to rebel against God. But remember we have the Holy Spirit to help us. God will fight for us when we ask Him to do so. And God always wins.
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In II Chronicles 21 Jehoshaphat died and his son, Jehoram became king. Jehoram did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
Response
Oh! Wow! Lord, though Jehoram didn’t follow You, You kept Your covenant that You had made with David.
Something to think about
The Lord was not willing to destroy the house of David. The Lord maintained a lamp (a place on the throne) for David and his descendants forever.
Something to experience
This promise/covenant was completely fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David, who will sit on the throne forever.
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In II Chronicles 22-23 Ahaziah, son of Jehoram, became king. He too did evil in the eyes of the Lord. His mother encouraged him to do so.
Response
Oh! Wow! Lord, Ahaziah’s mother encouraged him to do wrong.
Something to think about
Ahaziah was killed and his mother Athaliah proceeded to destroy the whole royal family of the house of Judah. But Ahaziah’s young son, Joash, was stolen away and saved by priest Jehoiada’s wife, Jehosheba. And Athaliah was put to death. Though it could have cost him his life, Jehoiada, the priest, did what was right. He restored the temple worship and anointed Joash the new king.
Something to experience
There may be times we must correct a wrong or speak out for what is right. When such a situation arises, I hope we will be like Jehoiada, the priest, and be courageous and do what is right.
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In II Chronicles 24 Joash became king. He reigned in Jerusalem for 40 years. Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, all the years of Jehoiada, the priest.
Response
Oh! Wow! Lord, Joash decided to restore Your temple.
Something to think about
Though Joash decided to have the temple repaired, the Levites were slow to start. So Joash summoned Jehoiada, the priest and encouraged him.
Something to experience
There may be times we need to follow up on something we’ve asked to be done. I hope we will act quickly without delay.
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Prayer