SECOND CHRONICLES and The Promises of God

Bible Reading For Tuesday 11 May 10:
2 Chronicles 2
2 Chronicles 3
2 Chronicles 4
2 Chronicles 5

SECOND CHRONICLES and The Promises of God

“O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven or on earth—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised and with your hand you have fulfilled it—as it is today” (6:14-15).

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there” (7:14-16).

“Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, ‘Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. O Lord, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you’” (14:11).

“The Lord is with you when your are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you” (15:2).

“In their distress they turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found by them” (15:4).

“As for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded” (15:7).

“The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him” (16:9).

“Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery” (19:7).

“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s” (20:15).

“Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful” (20:20).

“The Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him” (30:9).

“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles” (32:7-8).