As part of my chronological reading plan, I was reading 2 Kings 9-11 this morning. Much of those chapters spoke about Jehu and his reign. I learned a lot from him, both what “to do” and what “not to do”. Check it out. Starting in Second Kings, chapter 10, I noted some shifts in Jehu’s actions. In verse 10, he … Read More
Spiritual Principles
This morning as part of my study time, I read 2 Kings 5-8. I thoroughly enjoyed this section of Scripture. There was practical spiritual truth to be gleaned. Here are a few of the things that found their way into my journal. I pray this encourages your heart as much as it did mine. Ok! Here we go! In chapter … Read More
Like a Mack Truck
So I was reading this morning and this verse hit me like a Mack truck. “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.” ~~2 Kings 10:16~~ Zeal in Hebrew (qin’ah) means ardor. This same word is used when speaking of the “jealousy” (possessive protection/love) of a man for his wife. The dictionary definition of “ardor” is: great warmth … Read More
Trust
I was reading in the book of 2 Kings this morning, and I have to say that, although I’ve read these portions of Scripture numerous times, this morning things popped out to me that I hadn’t picked up on before. Thank you Spirit of God! (I’ve included the Scripture passages at the very bottom if ya wanna give it a … Read More
Reality
So this morning I was reading in 2 Kings, and let me just say WOW! Check it out… When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered.“Those who … Read More