June 15, 2009 Looking For Loyalty
Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Kings 16; 2 Chronicles 15–16; Colossians 1
Scripture Focus:
2 Chronicles 16:7–9 And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said to him: “Because you have relied on the king of Syria, and have not relied on the LORD your God, therefore the army of the king of Syria has escaped from your hand. Were the Ethiopians and the Lubim not a huge army with very many chariots and horsemen? Yet, because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.
Observation:
God wants us to rely on him when we have a need. Our first tendency is to look around us for someone who can help us out, but God is looking for people who will be loyal to him on a heart level. For those people, he will show himself strong.
Application:
When I have a need, what is my first response? Do I turn to God for help, or do I look around me for solutions? May I be loyal to God in my heart today!
Prayer:
Father God, I look to you for help today. I know you are eager to show yourself strong on my behalf! Thank you for taking care of my needs.
