For The Kingdom And The King

2nd Kings 3-5

We begin to see Elisha's ministry and his role in advising the king of Israel and Judah. These next few chapters in 2nd Kings details some of the various miracles God performed through Elisha. These miracles may seem random, but there are sincere reasons why they were included in the bible canon. The oil in the jars miracles truly resonates with me during my career stress at the moment. God will provide even when things seem so unbelievably dire. I wish I had the time to thoroughly go over every one of Elisha's miracles, they are fascinating. 

2nd Kings 1-2

The start of 2nd Kings has Elijah preparing to ascend into heaven, while Elisha takes the reigns from Elijah. All of the other prophets seem to know that Elijah will be taken up soon. Elisha keeps telling them to stop talking about it. He also asks Elijah for a double portion of his power. What I learned from these passages was that you shouldn't feel bashful about asking God for things you might need. Elisha wanted double the power Elijah had and asked for it. What do you specifically want God to do for you? Be as specific as possible when you ask God for things, and if He gives them to you, tell others what God has done for you. 

1st Kings 17-22

1st Kings 14-16

Jeroboam thought his wife could get a prophesy about her ill son in disguise. That didn't work out here, I think about when Adam and Eve hid from God after eating the forbidden fruit. Of course God knew where they were, just like he knew that his wife was in a disguise. You can't fool God, ever. It's been a while since I recorded this episode. Turns out uploading it and editing these take almost as long as recording them. I'm gonna start posting more and more very soon. God bless. 

1st Kings 11-13

Listen this week as we see the end of Solomon, and then quickly the demise of his son. Solomon although wise, was led astray. At the end of his life, he left God, and pursued the false god's of his hundreds of wives and concubines. This is way after the ten commandments were hands down, adultery is a very well known sin, and Solomon lived in that sin, he was soaking in it by the end of his life. The large difference between David and his son Solomon, was that when David was confronted with his sin, he acknowledged it, and repented. Solomon didn't seem to care about his life in sin. When Solomon's son ascended to be king, he wouldn't listen to his elder's who were wise. Instead he listened to his young friends, and this led to him losing the kingdom. 

1st Kings 8-10

Listen as we read about Solomon doing the finishing touches on the temple. His prayer to God for the people of Israel and those that are foreigners who are seeking God. I changed the outgoing song a little bit today with one of my fathers favorite songs. I might start using it as the intro music for a while. Have a wonderful day children, if you have time, give your mom a call today to tell her that you love her. 

1st Kings 4-7

Solomon completes the building of the temple. Something his father wanted to do very badly but God wouldn't allow him to because of the blood on his hands, and the warfare he participated in. The kingdom work is never done, and I hope one day you children continue building the kingdom when I'm good and gone. 

1st Kings 1-3

1st and 2nd Kings is the story of the kings of Israel's united kingdom, and divided kingdom. This takes place just as King David is about to die, and David's oldest, Adonijah believes he is the next king and starts acting as such. King David is alerted to this from Bathsheba and David makes sure the entire kingdom knows his heir is Solomon. I love you all very much. 

2nd Samuel 23-24

Today we read King David's final words to Israel. Final words can sometimes be profound. I had the privilege to watch both of my parents die in front of me and was there for their final words. In the line of work that I do, clients share with me what their recently deceased loved ones have said on their death beds. It's a fascinating topic, but the only words you should truly concentrate on, is the words of God, found in the Bible. God bless. 

2nd Samuel 21-22

Most of this episode is me just talking as I'm driving around our town running errands. Chapter 21 and 22 reveal God giving King David a choice in punishments, 3 years of famine, 3 months of being chased by enemies, or 3 days of plague. David chose the plague. The bottom line is, our sin will curse us, and God is still merciful.