As we continue reading the second book of Kings we meet many of the various kings that ruled Israel and Judah. Reading through the list of so and so I have come to realise the importance of having the right foundation. My focus over the past few days has been towards getting into 2010 right. Having the right foundation is important to have a solid building.
For many people the year will begin with new year resolutions. Resolutions of what they will achieve but am concerned that many times resolutions are not preceded by a change in thinking. For example, one resolution am hearing from many people is that they will read the Word more come the new year. Great resolve. But on asking what are they doing to ensure they achieve success at the set goal and a blank is drawn. Am concerned because if one expects that because it a new year they will read the bible, that is not a resolution but plain fantasy, which brings me to the kings who reigned over the people of God.
Notice that whenever the king followed God, God moved on his behalf. Look at those who set about to follow the statutes and judgements in accordance to the Word of God they saw God fight on their behalf. The success of any resolution will be determined by what is the reigning thought in your heart and mind. For kings that did not have God's word reigning or paramount they had a proclivity to sin. Those with a propensity towards the Word of God and all that He had commanded they saw signs and wonders on their behalf.
I want to challenge you to build your resolutions on expectations that are defined by the Word. Don't be like Ahaz in 2 Kings 16 who saw an altar in another kingdom and copied it removing the altar of God. His story is the story of many today who are mixing God with the world. Truly a form of godliness but denying the power thereof. Let God have free reign in your life and see His face shine upon you.
Do whatever you need to do to be all that God has ordained for you. Walk with God and watch His hand fight your battles.
For many people the year will begin with new year resolutions. Resolutions of what they will achieve but am concerned that many times resolutions are not preceded by a change in thinking. For example, one resolution am hearing from many people is that they will read the Word more come the new year. Great resolve. But on asking what are they doing to ensure they achieve success at the set goal and a blank is drawn. Am concerned because if one expects that because it a new year they will read the bible, that is not a resolution but plain fantasy, which brings me to the kings who reigned over the people of God.
Notice that whenever the king followed God, God moved on his behalf. Look at those who set about to follow the statutes and judgements in accordance to the Word of God they saw God fight on their behalf. The success of any resolution will be determined by what is the reigning thought in your heart and mind. For kings that did not have God's word reigning or paramount they had a proclivity to sin. Those with a propensity towards the Word of God and all that He had commanded they saw signs and wonders on their behalf.
I want to challenge you to build your resolutions on expectations that are defined by the Word. Don't be like Ahaz in 2 Kings 16 who saw an altar in another kingdom and copied it removing the altar of God. His story is the story of many today who are mixing God with the world. Truly a form of godliness but denying the power thereof. Let God have free reign in your life and see His face shine upon you.
Do whatever you need to do to be all that God has ordained for you. Walk with God and watch His hand fight your battles.
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