Post by VR on Jul 5, 2016 5:22:02 GMT
| July 05th | Reading 187 of 366 | MORNING | HISTORICAL BOOKS | BOOK 14 of 66 | 2 Chronicles 24, 25
Signpost Words | ‘CHECK YOURSELF’
Highlight Verses | 2 Chronicles 24:20-22
Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood above the people, and said to them, "Thus says God: 'Why do you transgress the commandments of the Lord, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the Lord, He also has forsaken you.'" So they conspired against him, and at the command of the king they stoned him with stones in the court of the house of the Lord. Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but killed his son; and as he died, he said, "The Lord look on it, and repay!" NKJV
Some Observations |
The Lord always looks upon sin and always repays. He is the Holy God of justice, every sin is accounted for and brings with it its own trouble and God’s righteous vengeance. In the church age, grace through Jesus Christ thankfully covers our sins. However, they still bring with them their own trouble and God’s righteous dealings. Remember, that God is our Holy Father and His kingdom is a righteous kingdom. Sin has been dealt with. Continuing sin shall be dealt with, and in the church, more than anywhere else. These chapters show two remarkable things: First is the terrible truth that those who begin well, can never the less end so terribly badly, and secondly that those who should be so ever thankful and grateful, can be so monstrous and contrary. Practice thankfulness and holiness.
A Call To Action |
Examine yourself. Check yourself. Are you in the faith?
Signpost Words | ‘CHECK YOURSELF’
Highlight Verses | 2 Chronicles 24:20-22
Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood above the people, and said to them, "Thus says God: 'Why do you transgress the commandments of the Lord, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the Lord, He also has forsaken you.'" So they conspired against him, and at the command of the king they stoned him with stones in the court of the house of the Lord. Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but killed his son; and as he died, he said, "The Lord look on it, and repay!" NKJV
Some Observations |
The Lord always looks upon sin and always repays. He is the Holy God of justice, every sin is accounted for and brings with it its own trouble and God’s righteous vengeance. In the church age, grace through Jesus Christ thankfully covers our sins. However, they still bring with them their own trouble and God’s righteous dealings. Remember, that God is our Holy Father and His kingdom is a righteous kingdom. Sin has been dealt with. Continuing sin shall be dealt with, and in the church, more than anywhere else. These chapters show two remarkable things: First is the terrible truth that those who begin well, can never the less end so terribly badly, and secondly that those who should be so ever thankful and grateful, can be so monstrous and contrary. Practice thankfulness and holiness.
A Call To Action |
Examine yourself. Check yourself. Are you in the faith?