
They Trusted in Him
Right now, in the midst of your battle, cry out to God. Let Him know that you are in desperate need of His help.
Right now, in the midst of your battle, cry out to God. Let Him know that you are in desperate need of His help.
Pray according to God’s will. That’s where His blessing will be and where great things will happen in your life.
Long before people see your actions, God sees your heart. Here’s the question. Does God like what He sees?
Stumbling at the end is a danger for everyone. Unfortunately, last impressions are enduring ones.
Jobs, possessions, relationships, money, hobbies and a host of other things serve as the “add on” for many worshipers. It’s sad that today’s passage described Israel. But having been warned of sin’s consequences, it’s even more tragic if this passage describes us today.
Some people, like Jehu, are passionate and adamant about certain things. They live their lives on a mission to make sure good things get done for God. But like Jehu, there are some glaring spiritual deficiencies. God wants our whole heart. Anything less is a life of mixed reviews.
John says, “…the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). I wonder what we would see if we really opened our eyes?
When Jesus was taken into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit. When we trust in Jesus, the Spirit makes His home in our hearts. Be assured the moment that we believe, we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit in full.
Is it because we can’t or won’t trust God that we place our trust in all this other stuff? I believe there is a big lesson to learn from Israel’s king, Ahaziah.
We depend on His strength and help to make it through the troughs of life. He is the God of the hills and the valleys.
Worn out by obedience? Listen, shhhh, for God’s gentle whisper.
Self-counsel. It will get you in trouble every time.
Do you have anything that turns your heart away from God? It doesn’t matter if it is one thing or many things. God does not tolerate rivals. You are either fully devoted to Him or you’re not. Which is it?
Everyone follows someone or something. As believers, we have to make sure the one true God holds that central and essential part of our lives. There is no one like Him in heaven above or earth below. Make the adjustments and changes in your life to demonstrate you follow Him alone.
Generations will be impacted by your commitment to be strong, act like a man (if applicable) and walk in obedience.
No one sails on calm waters all the way home. Our ship will get rocked! But today’s passage gives us great truths to nail down. And as we sail for home, we can say with David, “Who is God besides the Lord?”
Today’s passage issues a strong warning. Sin always brings consequences.
There is only one “monument” that can stand – a life transformed by Jesus. It is erected by grace through faith, “decorated” by the atoning blood of the Perfect Sacrifice. And there in its deep solid foundation is chiseled the name of its Maker. This life will stand forever.
Ask God to check your heart. Examine your sexual temptations that lead to the sins of lust, pornography, and adultery. Examine your materialistic tendencies that lead to the sins of greed and avarice. Examine your areas of personal pride that always go before a fall. Each part of the temptation is dangerous enough.