The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8 Rules are something that most people do not really like. They do not like being told what to do or how to do it. People want the freedom to do what they want,... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 11:4 Obeying God’s Word
Thus says the Lord: "You shall not go up or fight against your brethren! Let every man return to his house, for this thing is from the Me." Therefore they obeyed the words of the Lord, and turn back from attacking Jeroboam. 2 Chronicles 11:4 Following orders from a leader does not always make sense.... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 25:21 Judgement Will Happen
Then the king of Babylon struck them and put them to death at Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive from its own land. 2 Kings 25:21 Being thrust into captivity is something that no one desires. Although whole nations are not put into captivity, individuals can be. Often it... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 23:3 Renewing Your Agreement With God
Then the king stood by a pillar and made a covenant before the Lord, to follow the Lord and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes, with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people took... Continue Reading →
1 Kings 14:8 Hating The Blessing
and tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to you; and yet you have not been as My servant David, who kept My commandments and who followed me with all his heart, to do only what was right in My eyes; 1 Kings 14:8 When a person is given something... Continue Reading →