Read Through the Word

RTW July 25

Would Have Hads And Would Have Beens Oh, that you had listened to my commands! Then you would have had peace flowing like a gentle river and righteousness rolling over you like waves in the sea. Isaiah 48:18     My Takeaways Something Old I have refined you, but not as silver is refined. Rather,…

RTW July 24

The Folly Of Idolatry “Who but a fool would make his own god – an idol that cannot help him one bit?” Isaiah 44:10     My Takeaways Something Old Why do we turn to idols? God isn’t moving fast enough for us. God has disappointed us. Facing times of trial and hardship Idol holders…

RTW July 23

Make A Way For The Lord Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, Clear the way through the wilderness for the LORD! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!  Isaiah 40:3     My Takeaways Something Old Who allowed Israel to be robbed and hurt? Isaiah 42:24 God sovereignly allows pain and…

RTW July 22

Respond Rightly To God’s Kindness Hezekiah did not live with gratitude of grace, he became proud. 2 Chronicles 32:25     My Takeaways Something Old How would I respond if the angel of the LORD told me I would “not recover from this?” Something New Hezekiah did not respond appropriately to God’s kindness? The incorrect…

RTW July 21

How To Make The Best Of A Bad Report When King Hezekiah heard their report… 2 Kings 19:1     My Takeaways Something Old Let yourself feel the emotion of the moment, but don’t live there. Seek counsel-wise counsel-notice who Hezekiah went to Ask for prayer-notice who Hezekiah asked to pray Pray some more-bend down-spread…

RTW July 20

Don’t Fall For the Bully On The Battlefield “What are you trusting in that makes you so confident?” 2 Kings 18:19     My Takeaways Something Old “What have I done to make you tired of me? Answer me!” Micah 6:3b Oh, the sound of God’s voice. It makes me shiver. I pray You never…