Good Morning “Ruled By Those God Establishes.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 9.  Romans 13 reminds us that it is God that establishes EVERY authority.  And… then He moves the king to act, for His good purpose.  “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes.” Proverbs 21:1It’s easy to understand why God would bless His people with “good” faithful kin...  Read More

Good Morning “Observers of Consequences… Good and Bad.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 8.  We start this chapter observing the continued Grace extended to the Shunammite woman.  You may remember the kindness she extended to Elisha back in 2 Kings 4, and then her subsequent blessing then… even getting her son back.  Matthew 10:41-42 has something to say regarding the care of Gods servants, and Gods littl...  Read More

Good Morning “Believers in Gods Grace.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 7.Israel was starving.  Samaria, the capital city of the kingdom of Israel, was under siege by the Syrians.  Elisha prophesied that God would bring deliverance to the city. The prophesy was fulfilled the next day. When 4 men with leprosy tried to surrender themselves at the Syrian camp, they found the camp deserted. God had miraculou...  Read More

Good Morning “Cannot Imagine the Horror.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 7.Gods promises are True!  As I’ve said before, if He said it you can count on it!  His Grace, and Mercy are on full display for those that turn away from sin and turn to  Him - all throughout Scripture.  All of Scripture is the story of Gods redemption of man through the Blood of Jesus - you can’t get more loving than that.  Howev...  Read More

Good Morning “Realizers that the World Falls Short.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 5.Naaman had it all, in his world - highly esteemed, commander, all dialed in… except for the Leprosy.  God does what God needs to do to keep us close and remind us that the world falls short… way short.  We can draw application from Naaman’s reminder for sure.  Additionally check out Elisha’s humility - more lesson ther...  Read More

Good Morning “Limitless Faith.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 4.Today’s passage is a retelling of just some of the miracles that God performed through Elisha.  Can God feed multitudes from little or nothing - Absolutely!  Can He raise the dead - of course.  How about providing for the needs of widows and children - “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orpha...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Turn to God.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 3.With Ahab dead Jehoram becomes king.  He too was evil, though not like his father and mother.  With the new king in place the king of Moab quits paying his taxes.  Jehoram rallies Jehoshaphat King of Judah and the King of Edom to bring Moab into submission.  Israel, Judah and Edom all rallied against Moab.  They’re quite confident un...  Read More

Good Morning “Believers in Miracles.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 2.  Elijah is about to be taken up to Heaven - in a chariot of fire… Wait, He doesn’t die… Nope!  How can that be?  GOD, that’s how!  Yes ACTUALLY!  Understand God uses Miracles to accomplish His purpose.  The nation of Israel was in a bad way and needed reminded that God was STILL on the throne.  Even Elisha recognizes this when he as...  Read More

Good Morning “Havers of No Other Gods.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 1.  We start 2 Kings with a reminder “You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ For the nation of Israel it was pretty simple.  It’s simple for us too.  Doesn’t require a lot of explanation or theological debate.  The God of ALL CREATION, “YHWH” (Yahweh - The original Hebrew used no vowels) was their God and He...  Read More

Good Morning “Understanders - Nothing is by Chance.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 22.As we read the story of how King Ahab happened to be killed in battle we get a reminder of exactly what we’ve been learning.  God is intimately involved in EVERYTHING!  Every detail.Some of the characters in this story  may have thought that all these pieces just fell together… but actually every detail was specifical...  Read More

Good Morning “Receivers of Injustice.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 21.  In today’s story Naboth is set up by Jezebel, accused by false witnesses, convicted and murdered - over a vineyard.  One is hard pressed to find the “Prosperity Gospel”, in passages such as this.   If only blessing, and our hearts desire is what God wants for us while we’re on this earth… then why did He allow things like this to...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers That God Works EVERYWHERE, and is Intimately Involved in EVERYTHING.” Today we are in 1 Kings 20.  As you read today’s chapter did you find yourself shaking your head at the statement of King Arams officials?  “…Their gods are gods of the hills. That is why they were too strong for us. But if we fight them on the plains, surely we will be stronger than they.” 1 Kings‬ ‭20...  Read More