Some thoughts on Scripture

2 Chronicles 16:9--"For the eyes of the L ORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars." People who question God and Christianity often cite the... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 15:2--"And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: 'Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. The L ORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.' " During hardships, doubtful people have the tendency to... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 14:11--"And Asa cried out to the L ORD his God, and said. 'L ORD it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O L ORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude, O LORD, You are our God; do not let man prevail... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 13:18--"Thus the children of Israel were subdued at that time; and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the L ORD God of their fathers." When Jeroboam led a rebellion of Israel against Judah. In the process, he expelled the Levitical priests and brought in golden calf... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 12:14--"And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the L ORD." A well-meaning but mistaken fellow believer once told me that he only prays when he is "led by the spirit." There is a problem there. If you always passively wait for the spirit, you may go through a... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 10:13-14, 16--"And from all their territories the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel took their stand with him [Rehoboam]. For the Levites left their commonlands and their possessions and came to Judah and Jerusalem, for Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them from serving... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 10:14--"And he[Rehoboam] spoke to them according to the advice of the young men, saying, 'My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scourges!' " During times of civil unrest, the leaders are in the position to... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 9:22-23--"So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart." From his position and renown, Solomon drew the kings of the earth to himself. People... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 8:7--"All the popel who were left of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, who were not of Israel--" The above reference is not the only mention of the Hittites in Holy Scripture, but I take this opportunity to mention that late-coming archaelogical evidence, in... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Chronicles 7:14--"If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." The above scripture verse was a favorite of Ronald Reagan's. He saw the... Sign in to see full entry.