2 Chr 25:1-10

Violence breeds violence. Joash was killed by two officials that were working in the palace which were of foreign descent. Amaziah, Joash's son killed them as he ascended the throne. Amaziah was 25 years old when he became king and ruled for 29 years. In Israel, For the first 14 years of his rule, Jehoash was the king in Israel. Then for the rest of Amaziah’s rule, Jeroboam II was the king in Israel. It seems that he was leaning more towards the ways of the Lord but without true commitment and sincerity. To solidify his kingdom, he hired soldiers from Israel but was rebuked by his prophets who told them to return the soldiers given that Israel had abandoned the Lord. He was told that the price he paid for them would be made even greater with the Lord so he was less reluctant to comply. Needless to say, the mercenaries that were hired were not happy as they returned back to Israel.

How often we look beyond what we think the Lord can provide to make a "better way"? Trust is such an unexploited tool in our arsenal because we tend to take the easy way out and "trust our instincts" rather than the Lord. We really need to lean on the Spirit and ask him for discernment daily so when the "big" situations come we are in tune with Him. 

Had a decent day yesterday - busy on many accounts but a lot accomplished. More of a chill out evening so not much accomplished on that front. All good things must come to an end as my rent will now be jacked up by the usage of gas heat in the winter. Needless to say when I'm not going to be there in during the day, it will colder than a meat locker. Still gas cooking heat will be included. I guess they are trying to recoup whatever $ they  can in this economy. Also prayers for Donna and her family as they attend her mom in what might be her final days.


Praise for today: I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.  Psalm 27: 13-14