Devotionals (Page 7)

Read: 1 Chronicles 6 Focus Verse: “These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark came to rest there.” (1 Chronicles 6:31). Devotion: Following these lineages is not the easiest, or most exciting reading. Yet, it’s still important to do so. Today we read about the temple musicians David appoints. They trace their history back to…

Read: 1 Chronicles 3-5 Focus Verse: “His mother had named him Jebez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’ Jebez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let; your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.” (1 Chronicles 4:9b-10).  Devotion: Names have meaning.…

Read: 1 Chronicles 1-2 Focus Verse: “These were the kings who reigned in Edom before any Israelite king reigned: Bella son of Beor, whose city was named Dinhabah.” (1 Chronicles 1:43).  Devotion: This is not the first or last time we’ll open a book with genealogies. It can be repetitive and boring, but if you pay attention things can differ and stand out. I find it…

Read: 2 Kings 23-25 Focus Verse: “He desecrated Topheth, which was in the Valley of Ben Hinton, so no one could use it to sacrifice their son or daughter in the fire to Molek.” (2 Kings 23:10). Devotion: Despite Josiah’s repentance, and his following God with all his heart, soul, and strength, Judah still falls and is taken into exile. Every step of the way, though, is…

Read: 2 Kings 20-22 Focus Verse: “Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I have spoken…and because you tore your robes and wept in my presence, I also have heard you, declares the LORD.” (2 Kings 22:19).  Devotion: When King Josiah was 26 the book of the Law was discovered and read to him. When he realized…

Read: 2 Kings 18-19 Focus Verse: “They have thrown their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods but only wood and stone, fashioned by human hands. Now, LORD our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone, LORD, are God.” (2 Kings 19:18-19).  Devotion: Hezekiah’s prayer of deliverance from…

Read: 2 Kings 15-17 Focus Verse: “They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. They imitated the nations around them although the LORD had ordered them, ‘Do not do as they do.’” (2 Kings 17:15b).  Devotion: They became worthless because what they followed was worthless. It’s like, ‘you are what you eat’. Israel was given a great promise, a great…

Read: 2 Kings 12-14 Focus Verse: “You have indeed defeated Edom and now you are arrogant. Glory in your victory, but stay at home! Why ask for trouble and cause your own downfall and that of Judah also?” (2 Kings 14:10).  Devotion: Why go looking for trouble? King Amaziah of Judah had aspirations too big for himself. When he defeated Edom he decided to challenge…