Doing What Is Right
Doing What Is Right [Josiah] did what was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.2 Chronicles 34:2 Josiah joins the company of two other kings—Jehoshaphat and Hezekiah—of whom it is said, they “did […]
Josiah the King
Josiah the King Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem.2 Chronicles 34:1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king. In 2 Kings 23, we learn of the idolatrous times into which this young boy was born. However, he is the last good king of Judah in […]
Christ Is the Foundation
Christ Is the Foundation Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.Hebrews 13:8 We live in such difficult times, where it seems the entire foundation all around us is crumbling! David dealt with this same feeling about his times back in Psalm 11:3, saying, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” […]
The Father’s Discipline
The Father’s Discipline You have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; for whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.”Hebrews 12:5–6 This text is one that we […]
True Christian Liberty
True Christian Liberty “So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.”James 2:12 True Christian liberty is not a license to do whatever we want. We learn in scripture that it is connected to living for Christ and for others. It is found and enjoyed when we are […]
The Battle Is The Lord’s
The Battle Is The Lord’s “Thus says the LORD to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s…’” 2 Chronicles 20:15 It is good to remember that the daily skirmishes we fight are not ours, but the Lord’s. Ultimately, Satan is not at […]
Sanctified Completely
Sanctified Completely “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Thessalonians 5:23 As Paul the Apostle closes his first letter to the Christians at Thessalonica, he prays for their sanctification. Notice that the source […]
Running the Race
Running the Race Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.Hebrews 12:1 The word “therefore” is a bridge that connects us back […]
God’s Training Ground
God’s Training Ground “And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here.””1 Samuel 16:11 In 1 Samuel 16, we […]
The Great Overcomer
The Great Overcomer “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 In John 13–17, we see the Lord Jesus with His own in the upper room, instructing them regarding His departure […]