The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Chronicles 15:15b,
"They [the southern kingdom, of Israel] sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the Lord gave them rest on every side."
Earlier in the chapter we read of a prophecy from Azariah, son of Oded. Having had the Spirit of God come upon him he went to meet the king of Judah, Asa. Asa was one of the eight good kings of the twenty Judah had prior to the Babylonian captivity. Azariah told King Asa, "The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you." Verse 2.
In this prophecy we see a promise from God to his covenant people Israel. If they would seek God, they would find God, "The Lord is with you when you are with him." A wonderful promise that expresses God's invitation. He offers himself and his wonderful blessings if he is sought. This Judah did and they were blessed by him, "the Lord gave them rest on every side."
The wonderful news is that this prophecy is for us as well today - for all people. God is building his kingdom, his family and he invites all. if we seek God we will find him and reap the wonderful blessings he has for us, eternal life!
Additionally, when believers set their hearts to seek God, to draw close to him, James tells us God reciprocates and draws close to us! "Come near to God and he will come near to you." James 4:8. How wonderful is that?!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"They [the southern kingdom, of Israel] sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the Lord gave them rest on every side."
Earlier in the chapter we read of a prophecy from Azariah, son of Oded. Having had the Spirit of God come upon him he went to meet the king of Judah, Asa. Asa was one of the eight good kings of the twenty Judah had prior to the Babylonian captivity. Azariah told King Asa, "The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you." Verse 2.
In this prophecy we see a promise from God to his covenant people Israel. If they would seek God, they would find God, "The Lord is with you when you are with him." A wonderful promise that expresses God's invitation. He offers himself and his wonderful blessings if he is sought. This Judah did and they were blessed by him, "the Lord gave them rest on every side."
The wonderful news is that this prophecy is for us as well today - for all people. God is building his kingdom, his family and he invites all. if we seek God we will find him and reap the wonderful blessings he has for us, eternal life!
Additionally, when believers set their hearts to seek God, to draw close to him, James tells us God reciprocates and draws close to us! "Come near to God and he will come near to you." James 4:8. How wonderful is that?!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
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