The Daily Word: Tuesday, July 31^st, 2018
2 Chronicles 29:1-36
Romans 14:1-23
Psalm 24:1-10
Proverbs 20:12
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the Lord and repaired them. – 2 Chron 29:3

Hezekiah’s first priority was worship. Hezekiah was a good king; but God’s people were coming off a series of wicked kings. Hezekiah knew the thing God’s people needed most was to get back into the house of the Lord and worship Him. They needed to fall back in love with God, and His word; and worship was the only way to ignite the passion God’s people needed.

No matter what you are going through: WORSHIP! When you put worship first, God will refresh and reinvigorate you like never before, in Jesus’ name!

Prayer:

Father, I want to live a lifestyle of worship. Remind me to put worship first! I love You with all my heart; and I will worship accordingly, in Jesus’ name.

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The Daily Word: Monday, July 30^th, 2018
2 Chronicles 26:1-28:27
Romans 13:1-14
Psalm 23:1-6
Proverbs 20:11
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For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel, for he had encouraged moral decline in Judah and had been continually unfaithful to the Lord. – 2 Chron 28:19

Judah had expanded under many generations of victory. Ahaz inherited a large, prosperous kingdom! But Ahaz did not follow God. He cared more for power that he did for praise. His character could not support the blessings he inherited! Before long, the kingdom fell apart.

Character supports blessing. Blessings crumble if a foundation of character is not in place. Ahaz inherited good things! But his character could not support what God had given him to carry. Don’t ask to be blessed until you have the character in place to support the blessing!

Prayer:

Father, help me to do the hard work of building godly character. I know I need a Biblical foundation that will support the weight of what You want me to carry! Help me to be wise, and to put You first, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Sunday, July 29^th, 2018
2 Chronicles 24:1-25:28
Romans 12:1-21
Psalm 22:19-31
Proverbs 20:8-10
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest. – 2 Chron 24:1-2

Joash was only seven! But he “did what was right in the sight of the Lord.” Joash didn’t need a lifetime of lessons learned the hard way to properly value his relationship with God! All he needed was a teacher to show him the ropes.

You have the best Teacher – God’s Holy Spirit – to show you the ropes. He lives inside of you, and He will teach you “all things” (Jn 14:26)!  You don’t have to be experienced to follow God. You are never too young or ignorant to start a relationship with Jesus! You simply have to have faith that He is Lord, and follow Him with all your heart.

Prayer:

Father, I am young and inexperienced; but I want to follow You with my whole heart! I pray Your Holy Spirit would teach me how to love You like never before, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Saturday, July 28^th, 2018
2 Chronicles 21:1-23:21
Romans 11:13-36
Psalm 22:1-18
Proverbs 20:7
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Yet the Lord would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that He had made with David, and since He had promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever. – 2 Chron 21:7

Jehoram was a bad king. He “did evil in the sight of the Lord” (v 6). Yet even though he had no intention of following after God, the Lord “would not destroy [his] house.” God had made a promise to David – his family would sit on the throne for generations to come – and He intended to keep it!

God’s plans for you are permanent. He doesn’t offer you a destiny, just to retract the offer if & when you mess up or miss the mark. Jesus died to secure your destiny; and that means that even you cannot screw it up! God loves you. He is never against you! And every single one of His promises over your life will come to pass!

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. – Rom 11:29

Prayer:

Father, thank You for never giving up on me! No matter how hard it gets, help me to always come back to You. I love You, and I trust You, in Jesus’ name.

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The Daily Word: Friday, July 27^th, 2018
2 Chronicles 19:1-20:37
Romans 10:14-11:12
Psalm 21:1-13
Proverbs 20:4-6
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? – Rom 10:14

Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved! But before you can call on Him, you have to believe. And before you believe, you have to hear. And how will you hear if nobody has the courage to preach?

There are people in your life who have not heard. Are you ready to preach? To “preach” is the Greek kerusso (Strong’s G2784), which means to publicly proclaim what has been done. To “preach” does not mean to stuff your unwelcome opinion down someone’s throat! It means to publicly and openly testify of God’s goodness: to tell the world that Jesus died for our sin, without apology!

Don’t hold back truth because you’re worried about what other people will think. There are people out there who need salvation! And it all starts when you open your mouth and share the Good News.

Prayer:

Father, give me the courage to share my faith openly. I want to be a faithful witness: to my friends, to my co-workers, and to my family; and even to people I don’t know!

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The Daily Word: Wednesday, July 25^th, 2018
2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14
Romans 9:1-24
Psalm 19:1-14
Proverbs 20:1
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
And when Asa heard these words and the prophecy of … the prophet, he took courage… – 2 Chron 15:8

Asa was a new king. He was coming off a string of military victories; but he wasn’t sure how long his success would last. So God sent Him a reminder through Azariah the prophet: “Be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded” (2 Chron 15:7).

Asa received prophetic encouragement at a critical moment. He got just what he needed, in his moment of need. When you need encouragement, God sends His word!

This has two implications:

1) As a receiver: When you need encouragement, ask God to send it. Are you having a bad week? Ask Him to send an encouraging word through one of His messengers.

2) As a giver: When you get a word from God, deliver it. If Azariah hadn’t shared what God had given him to say, Asa might have missed out on the encouragement he needed. He might have faltered and failed, where God wanted him to succeed. Deliver the word God has given you! The courage of men and women in your life depends on it.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for powerful prophecy! Thank You for sending your word. When I need encouragement, I know You will send it. When someone else needs it, send it through me; and make me faithful to deliver it, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Monday, July 23^rd, 2018
2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19
Romans 8:9-25
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 19:26
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:  

And they spoke to him, saying, “If you are kind to these people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be your servants forever.” But he rejected the advice which the elders had given him… – 2 Chron 10:7-8a

Rehoboam inherited the most prosperous kingdom the world had ever seen. His father, King Solomon, “…surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom” (2 Chron 9:22). The people loved King Solomon, and served him with all their hearts!

But his son, Rehoboam, made a huge mistake. He forgot to prize the people. Wise counsel spoke into his life and told him to be “kind” to the people God had put under his care (v 7); but Reheboam rejected their advice. He abused the authority God had given him, instead of using the authority for the benefit of everyone around him!

God will send people to help you with His work; but it is your responsibility to be kind to them. Rehoboam rejected the wisdom his father Solomon embodied; and as a result, he lost the kingdom in an instant. All the people who had happily served King Solomon refused to serve his son.

Do you prize the people God has put into your care?

Prayer:

Father, help me to prize people! I know You have put special people into my care. Help me to prize them: to honor them as your sons and daughters, and treat them the way you want your children to be treated!

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The Daily Word: Sunday, July 22^nd, 2018
2 Chronicles 6:12-8:10
Romans 7:14-8:8
Psalm 18:1-15
Proverbs 19:24-25
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
And now, O Lord God of Israel, let Your word come true, which You have spoken to Your servant David. – 2 Chron 6:17

Solomon had to agree with God’s word. The promise was given as potential; but Solomon’s agreement turned it into power!

God made Solomon some amazing promises:

“…wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.” – 2 Chron 1:12

But Solomon knew he had a role to play in the process. He prayed to God: “Let Your word come true.” Solomon knew that if he did not actively agree with God’s promises, they would fall to the ground unfulfilled; but if he made the decision to agree with God’s word through declarative prayer, every single one of His promises would come to pass!

What has God promised you? Are you willing to agree with His word, and let it come to pass?

Prayer:

Father, I agree with Your word! Help me to get out of my own way. If I am hindering any part of Your promises over my life, reveal it and I will move, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Saturday, July 21^st, 2018
2 Chronicles 4:1-6:11
Romans 7:1-13
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 19:22-23
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
Let my vindication come from Your presence; Let Your eyes look on the things that are upright. – Ps 17:2

What does it mean to be vindicated? To “vindicate” is to “clear someone of blame or suspicion.”[1] To be vindicated, then, means to have your name cleared.

Has anyone ever tried to drag your name through the mud? Has a nasty co-worker ever tried to stab you in the back? Has a sibling or a good friend ever talked bad about you while you weren’t around? How did you respond? Did you get angry? Did you respond by trying to “fix it:” letting everyone know who you really are?

Vindication comes from God’s presence. Let it go, and turn to God. The more you try and fix things yourself, the messier things will get; but as you simply spend time in God’s presence, He will defend you. He will clear your name, and make sure you experience the supernatural favor Jesus died for you to have!

Prayer:

Father, thank You for vindication! I trust You to defend me. I know I find everything I need in Your presence. Heal me, and defend me, in Jesus’ name!

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