Day 285 - 2 Chronicles Tuesday (chapters 16-20)
20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.” 21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the LORD and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, “Give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (2 Chronicles 20:20-21 ESV)
“By promise, prayer and praise, the Lord accomplishes Judah’s deliverance. The people are saved by faith. Faith in God’s promises is still how we relate to and rely on our gracious Lord. Above all blessings, He gives us saving faith in the cross of His beloved Son.” (The Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 693)
What are your personal battles? Addictions? Fears? Terrible circumstances? The Lord urges us onward in faith.
Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus Going on before.
Christ, the royal master, Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle See His banners go!
Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus Going on before.
(The Lutheran Service Book, Concordia Publishing House, 2006, #662)
Almighty God, strengthen my faith in You so that I may face the battles of my life confident in You mercy, grace and presence. Thank You for granting success to Jesus when He fought the battle for my soul on the cross. In His saving name. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
The following link is to the 52 Week Reading Plan Bible upon which these devotions are based. http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf
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