In the daily reading plan we read 1 Kings 15:25-34, Revelation 2:1-17 This is my mom’s Bible, and a photo she had of me when I was younger. The slip of green paper with her handwriting speaks to me today. Watchmen who stay silent in the face of an imminent attack aren’t really watchmen. The biblical account says “the sins of Jeroboam” which will be used descriptively in repeated intervals throughout 2Kings (e.g. 2Kings 15:8, 9, 15, 24, 28).  Jeroboam had reshaped the priesthood to suit his rebellious ambition and political need for control over Israel. The idolatrous vein from the priestly sin of Aaron…

In the daily reading plan we read 2 Chronicles 16-17, Like 21:20-38 Rely on the Lord your God. How can we show God our reliance? I am convinced what the prophet Hanani told Asa concerning his reliance still charges us today. God has spoken in his WORD. And are you familiar with the maps? The correct understanding is needed. We need good doctrine. We have a good shepherd, who has given his life for us. And he’s given us good shepherds, bishops, to watch out for us.  Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to…

In the daily reading plan we read 1 Kings 15:1-24, Philippians 4:1-9 “The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.”‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭15‬:‭14‬ ‭NET‬‬ Wholehearted. Asa didn’t get them all but he did destroy many of the gross idols and perverse worship. This is the function of a king. And even now, Christ is King and LORD OF ALL. His rule is real. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10) There is nothing God can’t do. There is no long standing idol, or stronghold God can’t tear down.…

In the daily reading plan we read Proverbs 30, 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Prayer for all people is paramount and is priority. FIRST of all means first. Ya ya you might say, but we must really take the Esther approach to really actually pray and fast. When we pray to our Father it is a wonderful reliance upon the Lord’s authority. You may recall in the healing of the lame man the apostles saying, ‘why do you look at us, as if we healed this man’ IT’S IN THE NAME OF JESUS he stands. Consider the boldness of David before the…

In the daily reading plan we read 1 Kings 10-11, Matthew 12:22-37 Solomon’s words were good choice words, yet even still he fell away. Even thought no question was too complex for his wisdom. (1 Kings 10:3 NET) You’ve heard the saying talk is cheap. And yes we must be attentive with how we speak. It is so common to denigrate others for a sensational effect. Clicks for hellish tricks. And saying we believe isn’t enough. It’s the taste not the marketing label. Mush fruit is mush fruit. Titus 3:10, Jude 1:19 are clear certain actions show a person is…

Read 2 Chronicles 4, Matthew 12:15-21 “For behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; on one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave an inscription on it,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.”‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ Jesus paid in one day what years of sacrifice could not. He fulfilled the law and prophets. (See Matthew 5:17-18) Solomon’s temple was built with glory and at what a cost! So much gold, uncountable amounts of bronze and yet the Lord didn’t choose Israel’s best temple to send his son.…

In the daily reading plan we read Proverbs 5-6, 1 Timothy 4:11-16 As we look to the year ahead it is paramount to let the word of God shape our perceptions and expectations. This is why we as a community continue to have fellowship together around God’s word. Luke 17:15-16 NET Then one of them, when he saw he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He fell with his face to the ground at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. Do not let your life, your daily routine be devoid of thanks. Do you have a place…

Read 1 Kings 1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:1-9 I’d like to welcome anybody who’s new to this plan. We will be continuing on as we read through the entire Bible. We will complete the task. Praise the Lord. The comments are here for your reflection, possibly to drop a note to come back to you later if you need. Also, if you have a prayer request, we are a praying community and would love to pray for you or with you!Thoughts 💭 today:The sin of Eli, visits his children. The righteous blood of Jesus falls upon God’s children and we are…