2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13

Romans 15:23-16:9

Psalm 25:16-22

Proverbs 20:16-18

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Commentary by Pastor Michael White:

“This same Hezekiah also stopped the water outlet of Upper Gihon, and brought the water by tunnel to the west side of the City of David. Hezekiah prospered in all his works” (2 Chron 32:30). The Lord blessed Hezekiah in every way possible. He gave him military victory and expanded his property and possessions. God also gave Hezekiah creativity that had never before been seen. This verse tells us that Hezekiah built an aqueduct to bring water to Jerusalem. The Romans were considered ingenious for their aqueducts: a way to keep water clean and safe from enemies, and ensure reliable supply to their cities. However, the first Roman aqueduct was not commissioned until 312 BC. Yet here we see Hezekiah building aqueducts 400 years before Rome (Hezekiah lived from 739-687BC)! God will give you creative ability. He will give you thoughts, plans and dreams to improve the world around you so that everyone in your city can enjoy rivers of living water!

Prayer:

Father, make us smart! Make us creative. As Your children, we should be the most creative people in our workplaces – the experts in out field!

CityLight Church’s One Year Bible Reading Plan

2 Chronicles 30:1-31:21

Romans 15:1-22

Psalm 25:1-15

Proverbs 20:13-15

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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

“But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, ‘May the good Lord provide atonement for everyone who prepares his heart to seek God, the Lord God of his fathers, though he is not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.’ And the Lord listened to Hezekiah and healed the people” (2 Chron 30:18-20). The Lord did not heal the people of Israel because of their perfection; He healed them in spite of their imperfection. For the first time in many years, Hezekiah vowed to keep the Passover meal according to God’s instructions; but many came to eat who were not properly cleansed. Hezekiah prayed that the Lord would look past their imperfections and uncleanliness and heal them in spite of their flaws; and God healed them. Jesus Christ is the New Testament fulfillment of King Hezekiah. He has prayed for you: that God would look past your imperfections and uncleanliness and provide atonement. Your healing does not depend on your perfection. Your healing depends on whether or not you have prepared your heart to seek God. Jesus Christ came and hung on the Cross to die for the sins of all mankind – including you. He lived as Perfection personified so that you don’t have to worry about being perfect. Seek God, and He will heal you!

Prayer:

Father, thank you that You heal those who seek You. Even if I’m imperfect, and even if I’m unclean and ill-prepared; You make me whole again in Jesus’ name!