Join me in reading 1 Kings 21 - 22 for today... "And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak." 1 Kings 22:14 (KJB) The king of Judah, the southern kingdom; and the king of Israel, the northern kingdom were joining together to fight a common enemy … Continue reading Resolved to Speak Truth
Running from Victory
For today's Bible reading I read 1 Kings 19 - 20... "Yet I have left Me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him." 1 Kings 19:18 (KJB) The words of God had just been spoken to Elijah following his running from … Continue reading Running from Victory
Prayer, Power, and GOD
Please read 1 Kings 16 - 18 for today... "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, 'LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that Thou art God in Israel, and that I … Continue reading Prayer, Power, and GOD
Loyalty of Heart
Reading today from 1 Kings 14 - 15... "...Nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days." 1 Kings 15:14 b (KJB) Asa was the grandson of Rehoboam, and great grandson of Solomon. Abijam followed Rehoboam as the king of Judah, but he certainly was not a godly king; neither was Rehoboam, because … Continue reading Loyalty of Heart
It Shall Surely Come to Pass
Please read 1 Kings 11 - 13... "For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places which are in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass." 1 Kings 13:32 (KJB) It is really necessary that you … Continue reading It Shall Surely Come to Pass
The Testimony of a Queen
Reading today from 1 Kings 9 - 10... "Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made He thee king, to do judgment and justice." 1 Kings 10:9 (KJB) Do we have a testimony of God? Do … Continue reading The Testimony of a Queen
A Tall Order
The Scripture reading for today is 1 Kings 4 - 6... "And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying, 'Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in My statutes, and execute My judgments, and keep all My commandments to walk in them; then will I perform My word with … Continue reading A Tall Order
To Fulfill the Word of the LORD
Reading today from 1 Kings 1 - 3... "So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh." 1 Kings 2:2 (KJB) The events of this text is taking place early in Solomon's reign as … Continue reading To Fulfill the Word of the LORD
Trouble in the Land
Are there any people or any one person who is the problem when a country or land is troubled, and plagued by drought, famine, hunger, poverty, or disasters? Do these things just kind of happen? I think there are a lot of things we need to consider. One is, does that nation or people group … Continue reading Trouble in the Land
Surrender
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 25 - 1 Chronicles 1 "And Gedaliah sware to them, and to their men, and said unto them, Fear not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon; and it shall be well with you." 2 Kings 25:24 (KJV) Surrender is never … Continue reading Surrender
The Words of this Book
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 22 - 24 "Go ye, enquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of … Continue reading The Words of this Book
Knowing the LORD is God
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 19 - 21 "Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech Thee, save Thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that Thou art the LORD God, even Thou only." 2 Kings 19:19 (KJV) The king of Assyria had sent Rabshakeh his commander of … Continue reading Knowing the LORD is God
Disdain for Evil
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 17 - 18 "He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. He trusted in the LORD … Continue reading Disdain for Evil
Right and Evil
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 14 - 16 "In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign. Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem. … Continue reading Right and Evil
Life from Death
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 11 - 13 "And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year. And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into … Continue reading Life from Death
Nothing the LORD Speaks Fails
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 9 - 10 "And there came a messenger, and told him, saying, They have brought the heads of the king’s sons. And he said, Lay ye them in two heaps at the entering in of the gate until the morning. And it came to pass in the morning, that he went … Continue reading Nothing the LORD Speaks Fails
And the Answer Is… “Fear Not”
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 5 - 8 "And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! How shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be … Continue reading And the Answer Is… “Fear Not”
According to the Word of the LORD
Today's Reading: 2 Kings 3 - 4 "And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat. And his servitor said, What, should I … Continue reading According to the Word of the LORD
Beware: Mockers of God
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 22 - 2 Kings 2 "And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. And he turned … Continue reading Beware: Mockers of God
The Sale of Oneself
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 19 - 21 "And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD." 1 Kings 21:20 (KJV) The confrontation of Ahab by God's prophet Elijah was following one … Continue reading The Sale of Oneself
Elijah Takes a Stand
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 17 - 18 "And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word." 1 Kings 17:1 (KJV) The Nation was under the … Continue reading Elijah Takes a Stand
Foundation to Failure
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 14 - 16 "In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun." 1 Kings 16:34 … Continue reading Foundation to Failure
He Lied
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 12 - 13 "He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. But he lied unto him." 1 Kings … Continue reading He Lied
Evil in the Sight of the LORD
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 9 - 11 "And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father." 1 Kings 11:6 (KJV) The wisest, and the wealthiest of all kings among men "did evil in the sight of the LORD". He was noted by … Continue reading Evil in the Sight of the LORD
Know That the LORD is God
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 8 "And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven. And he stood, and blessed all the congregation … Continue reading Know That the LORD is God
Then Will I Perform My Word
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 5 - 7 "And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying, Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in My statutes, and execute My judgments, and keep all My commandments to walk in them; then will I perform My word with thee, which I … Continue reading Then Will I Perform My Word
A Dream and a Prayer
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 3 - 4 "In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto Thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before Thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in … Continue reading A Dream and a Prayer
Who Will be King?
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 24 - 1 Kings 2 "And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king. The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride … Continue reading Who Will be King?
