2 Chronicles 15
Scripture:
12 They entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul.
13 All who would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, were to be put to death, whether small or great, man or woman.
14 They took an oath to the LORD with loud acclamation, with shouting and with trumpets and horns.
15 All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
Observation:
This verse challenges me to consider making a wholehearted commitment to Jesus, in unison and agreement with my family to seek the Him with all of our heart and soul. The punishment for disobeying is a little harsh, however, it does illustrate the emphasis Asa put on this commitment and their relationship with the Lord. Day after day we are seeing the importance of seeking the Lord with all of our hearts. My prayer is that we will continue to learn this lesson with passion and consistency as we travel our discipleship journey.
Application:
- Personal Application: Make a fresh commitment to seek the Lord with all your heart and soul.
- Family Devotional: Read this passage to your family. Talk to them about the importance of wholeheartedly making a commitment to serve the Lord. Pick a time and place that every day next week you and your family can come together to worship, pray, and talk about Jesus. Pray for them.
Prayer:
- Personal Prayer Focus: Ask God for the courage to lead by example and to seek the Lord with all your heart and soul.
- Family Prayer Focus: Pray that your family will wholeheartedly seek the Lord with all their heart and soul.
Three Year Reading Plan for Sunday, September 6 – Sunday, September 13:
- Sunday, September 6: 2 Chronicles 9
- Monday, September 7: 2 Chronicles 10
- Tuesday, September 8: 2 Chronicles 11
- Wednesday, September 9: 2 Chronicles 12
- Thursday, September 10: 2 Chronicles 13
- Friday, September 11: 2 Chronicles 14
- Saturday, September 12: 2 Chronicles 15
- Sunday, September 13: 2 Chronicles 16
—TOM GROOT is National Director of Men’s Ministry and Christian Education. Connect with Tom on Facebook or Twitter @TomGrootJr.
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