The Bible in a Year “At that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.” — 1 Chronicles 12:22 David’s story reminds me that God often works quietly long before He works visibly. When we read 1 Chronicles 12, we alreadyContinue reading “The Strength of Small Faithfulness”
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Rolling Up Our Sleeves for God
The Bible in a Year “Their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.” — 1 Chronicles 9:13 As we continue our journey through Scripture, we come to a verse tucked quietly into theContinue reading “Rolling Up Our Sleeves for God”
Praying Beyond Small Boundaries
Hidden among the long genealogies of 1 Chronicles is a brief prayer that has encouraged believers for generations. Jabez appears only for a moment in Scripture, yet his words reveal a heart deeply aware of his dependence upon God. “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand mightContinue reading “Praying Beyond Small Boundaries”
The Family Tree of Grace
The Bible in a Year “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham.” — Gospel of Matthew 1:1 When many people begin reading Matthew chapter 1, they are tempted to rush past the genealogy and move quickly to the birth of Jesus. A long list of unfamiliarContinue reading “The Family Tree of Grace”
Fed by the King Each Day
The Bible in a Year The closing verses of Second Kings seem quiet compared to the dramatic rise and fall of kings, prophets, battles, and judgments that fill the book. Yet tucked into the final lines is a remarkable picture of grace: “His allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a dailyContinue reading “Fed by the King Each Day”
When the Word Is Rediscovered, Life Is Restored
The Bible in a Year “Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord.” — 2 Kings 22:8 As I walk through this portion of Scripture, I cannot help but feel the weight of what is being uncovered. The Word ofContinue reading “When the Word Is Rediscovered, Life Is Restored”
When Fear Knocks, Let God Answer
The Bible in a Year There are seasons in Scripture that feel uncomfortably familiar, and the account of King Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19:6 is one of them. “Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard…” comes as a divine interruption into a moment of crisis. Assyria stood asContinue reading “When Fear Knocks, Let God Answer”
When Half-Hearted Faith Falls Short
The Cost of Losing Spiritual Zeal The Bible in a Year “The man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou should have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it; whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.” (2 Kings 13:19) There are moments in ScriptureContinue reading “When Half-Hearted Faith Falls Short”
When Victory Hides a Divided Heart
The Bible in a Year “But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart; for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam…” — 2 Kings 10:31 As we continue our journey through Scripture, we encounter one of the more sobering portraits in theContinue reading “When Victory Hides a Divided Heart”
When Obedience Costs Everything—and Gives More
The Bible in a Year “The woman arose, and did after the saying of the man of God; and she went with her household, and sojourned in the land of the Philistines seven years.” — 2 Kings 8:2 As I walk through this passage, I find myself drawn into the quiet strength of the ShunammiteContinue reading “When Obedience Costs Everything—and Gives More”