2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13, Romans 15:23-16:9, Psalms 25:16-22, Proverbs 20:16-18
Today is the 2nd day of August welcome to the Daily Audio Bible I’m Brian it is great to be here with you today as we just keep moving in here trying to get moved into this new month of the year and take the journey that will be August. We’re reading from the Gods Word Translation this week. Today, second Chronicles chapter 32 verse 1 through 33 verse 13.
Prayer:
Father, we thank You for Your word and we thank You for the in opportunity in second Chronicles to move through this story with Hezekiah again and we are reminded of the taunts shouted out over the walls to the people in Jerusalem and it just brings us back to things that we’ve faced in our lives, and even things that we’ve talked about from the Scriptures this year, this haunting voice, this intimidation, this diminishment that comes against us to try to pull us into isolation and fear - fear that we will be overrun, fear that we will be overcome. And the truth is, the Army that was set against Jerusalem had pretty much leveled everything in their paths and that was acknowledged, but they had not leveled You and they were subsequently leveled because they decided they weren’t just gonna taunt Israel they were gonna taunt You. And, so, Father wanna get behind You. So often we find ourselves way out in front of You when we need to be following You. Nothing will knock You down or move You off Your intended purpose. And if we are behind You and we are safe. And, so, help us to remember this, our utter dependence upon You. It’s not the voice of the taunt-er. It’s not the threats. It’s not the diminishment. It’s not this mighty army set against us. Any of these things could destroy us, but none of these things can destroy You. And, so, we follow You as we continue this journey forward step-by-step day by day. Come Holy Spirit. Lead us on the narrow path that leads to life. Lead us into all truth. Be a light to our path we pray. In Jesus name, we ask. Amen.
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Community Prayer and Praise:
Amen. Dear God thank You so much for the words that Brian spoke on the 29th. I pray that You will help us to humble ourselves and to make the choice and the decision to follow and to renew and to retrain ourselves to repay evil with good and to follow the way of life that Paul is describing. Lord I pray that You will just soften our hearts and that You will help us to all make the choice and to be intentional about it and help us to be determined and strong and successful Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
OK this is Beloved in Texas, and this is for the guy who said he’s just tired and he’s tired of getting conflicting information and he doesn’t know if…anyway you know who you are. This…you’re…I could feel in what you were saying how just…you’re exhausted, you are emotionally, mentally drained, you’re just exhausted and your faith is starting to feel like work. I just wanted to give you a little bit of what I have learned. If this helps great, if it doesn’t move on along. But I want you to think about your salvation as more like a relationship. When you love someone, you pursue them, and you want to do things for them, and you want to push through, and you want to seek that type of intimacy with that person. It’s the same way with God. It’s a two-way relationship. So, no it’s not a, your salvation is not works based but once you get a revelation of how much God loves you and you love Him, I mean…you can’t help it. You’re overcome with love for Him, then yes there is some…some work involved but it’s not work it’s because you love Him, it’s a labor of love. It’s seeking Him because you love Him so much and you want more. So, I don’t I don’t know if that helps but I hope it does and I’m praying for you.
Hi this is Vernon from Alberta just listening I’m a little bit behind but listening to the end of June and heard a call from a gentleman who said that he’s been…God’s been bringing him back in the last couple years but that he’s so tired and…and just doesn't…feels like it’s going the other way instead of getting better and so I just want to pray for you now. And God, I just thank You for the honesty of this Young man and I just pray that You would…would honor his…his honesty and just give him rest and heal him first of all in being able to rest and…and be able to hear You and then I just pray God that You would give him clarity and let him see Your hand in his life. And we just thank You for that in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Hey this is to Diane from Denver it’s David here calling from Brisbane Australia. I have the privilege of serving as a chaplain to the prisoners in Queensland here. But Diane my heart broke for you when you told us your story of your daughter. I wept and wept. Bless you. Lord strengthen you, help you, guide you, His Holy Spirit encompass you. May He hide you under His fins. Bless you dear one. My heart breaks for you. Love from Australia.
Hello Daily Audio Bible family this is God’s Beautiful Pool of Repose. That’s one of the meanings of my name and it’s taken a lifetime to learn to live in it partly with the help of this family. This is the first time I’ve called but I’ve been around I think since about halfway through the first year Brian started this. So, there’s so many of you that I consider family - Victoria Soldier, Blind Tony, Daniel Johnson Junior so many others from over the years and new. Just know that I am covering your prayer requests as well. Today I’m calling because I have a couple family members who are seriously ill. COVID is involved in one case and friends as well for sure and I’m not sure about the others but just would ask that you would add those to your list of those who are suffering in this time. And then the other request is that in the midst of this season when it seems like all of my local prayer partners are dealing with their own crises I am faced with two major life changing decisions that I need to make within the next few days. I know that I hear God. I know that he will lead me, but I would just appreciate your prayer cover that I will know what to do. It involves a move and what I’m going to do for a living, and it would mean leaving my local church and some friendships and so it’s not an easy decision. So, thank you very much. God bless all of you and thank you for being a part of this global family. It is such a blessing. And thank you to Brian and Jill and family for making this possible. Goodbye.