Thursday, July 4, 2019

ROCK SOLID

Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 24

Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion).

 

The hill of Golgotha, next to The Garden Tomb. The Cross of Christ and the empty tomb are the solid bedrock of our faith! (John 19:41; Matthew 27:59-60). The north face of a Mt. Moriah quarry has the appearance of a skull, if one uses his or her imagination. The stones used in the Temple construction probably came from this quarry.

Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 24:2

Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

 

Yes, as long as Joash had the powerful influence of Jehoiada, he did well, but when Jehoiada was gone, he was like a ship without an anchor. He moved with the next wind that blew. The new influences moved him away from God to introduce idolatry back into Judah.

What more could Jehoiada have done to cause King Joash to be unmovable in his faith and service to the true God? Perhaps Jehoiada kept control for too long. After all, he had ruled as regent while Joash was still a child. Let us who are in the older generation be sensitive to the next generation. In wisdom, let us know when to back off our authority, using our influence wisely, so that those who follow us will become strong in their own relationship with God.

Jesus said that the wise man built his house on a rock (Matthew 7:24-27). It seems that Joash had built upon shifting sand.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Lord God, I need to understand in a greater way that You, and You alone, are my solid Rock! By Your grace I pray that I will build my life on You, not being moved off my foundation by the floods of the current opinions of those who would push me away from You. Also, please let me know how and when to use my influence, so that those who follow after me will not be so dependent upon me that they will not be strong in You themselves. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!!!

100 PERSONAL WORDS:

Today is “Independence Day” in the United States. The time came when the leaders of 13 of the colonies of the United Kingdom had to stand on their own, not being ruled by King George III and the government across the Atlantic. The Americans had a faith in the God of their fathers and honoured Him in strong statements of their faith, which are found in the documents of the new republic. It was obviously important for these colonies to take a stand. The result is there for all to see. Happy 4th of July to my American blog readers. There is a book I’ve read more than once called, “The Light and the Glory” by Peter Marshall Jr. and David Manuel. To any who want to know the true history of the United States before the historical revisionists wrote their books, this is the one! (click here for information on getting this excellent book).

In 1982, Crossroads produced video segments honouring the United States and highlighting their Christian roots (click here for a sample of our efforts).

Yours for a strong Rock-solid foundation on which to build our lives and our countries,

David

The signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776. The Founding Fathers of the United States believed that their reading of the Bible gave them the right to resist tyranny. They had a “Rock solid” conviction that they had the blessing of God.

3 thoughts on “Thursday, July 4, 2019

  1. Happy July 4th to all those who have roots in the US. Live about 5 miles to the closest Canada- US border, so have visited the US often, in fact my father worked in the US and have three brothers and families, now two living there. is a hot day here. Blessings saints of God!

  2. Blessings to all Americans on this special day in your lives.

    Jesus on the 4th of July
    We gather ’round to celebrate
    On Independence Day
    Pay homage to our country
    As the children run and play.

    With barbecues and picnics
    And fireworks in the air
    The flag we own is proudly flown
    To show how much we care.

    The stars and stripes spell freedom
    She waves upon the breeze
    While bursts of colors can be seen
    Above the towering trees.

    This is all quite wonderful
    We revel in delight
    But God above in divine love
    Has brought this day to light.

    With just a stroke of liberty
    A touch of His great hand
    He gave democracy to us
    And helped this country stand.

    The stripes upon our stately flag
    Were touched by His sweet grace
    Each star of white that shines so bright
    Reflects His loving face.

    So as you turn to face the flag
    For battles that were fought
    Be filled with pride for those who died
    And freedoms that were bought.

    But don’t forget to thank the One
    That gives the bright display
    The reason why we paint the sky
    On Independence Day

    by Marilyn Ferguson

    Yes it is so important we don’t worship people as opposed to our heavenly Father.
    Blessings on all dear saints this rainy day in west central Alberta.

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