RTW June 19
Grace That Never Ends
Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help and LORD heard his prayer…
2 Kings 13:4a
My Takeaways
Something Old
The phrase “led Israel to commit” is written 18 times reflecting the influence of Jeroboam
He [Jehoash] refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit. 2 Kings 13:11b (emphasis mine)
How am I using my influence?
Something New
He
- Hears and answers our prayers. (2 Kings 13:4)
- Sees our suffering, even when the suffering comes from His own hand as discipline. (2 Kings 13:4)
- Provides our rescue. (2 Kings 13:5)
- Keeps us safe. (2 Kings 13:5)
How do I respond to God’s rescue?
But they continued to sin... 2 Kings 13:6
Something to Do
Respond to God’s grace with gratitude and complete repentance.
My thoughts and takeaway were very similar to Wendy’s today—
Thank God for His grace and mercy. He hears and answers prayers even when His people have been disobedient.
Also, the Lord is in control of the events in our world. He allowed the King of Aram to defeat Israel repeatedly. The Arameans attacked with only a small army but the LORD helped them conquer the much larger army of Judah.
Thanks for another wonderful lesson. Love me some Phillis Craig and Dean!
Here’s another song about grace from Matt Redman
https://youtu.be/hmFJkGEv3Lw