If You Were King? - 2 Chronicles 19 - 27

We all face decisions in life, and sometimes outright dilemmas! In each situation is what we do informed by our faith and walk with Jesus. What do we do in scenarios where we have power - perhaps outright power? This week we will look at several of the kings in 2 Chronicles, and ask 'What would you do if you were king?'.

Temple Theology - 2 Chronicles 6:14 - 21

Solomon has completed the temple, and chapters 6 & 7 record a long prayer that Solomon makes, with God then speaking back. We should note how Solomon seems to know that the people will mess up, for he prays 'when' and not 'if', and furthermore God's reply seems to reflect this certainty! So Solomon prays 'when they mess up' ... they can look to this Temple, confess and pray to be restored. In other words the Temple is now a physical focal point, a reminder of the faithfulness of God, somewhere they can look to in order to reconnect with God.

Glory! - 2 Chronicles 5:2 - 14

By chapter 5 in 2 Chronicles we are at a real high point. It is a moment for the Glory of God. God came powerfully among the people in a way that they could not mistake for anything else. At Countess Free Church the leadership team hold three key strategic areas where we are looking for growth among us. One of these is headed 'God Among Us - Looking for the Lord powerfully present among us'.

Ask for Wisdom - 2 Chronicles 1

How does it work in your family regarding Christmas presents? Do you all make lists, or do some of you like surprises? In 2 Chronicles 1 Solomon seems to be invited by God to make the mother of all Christmas lists - 'Ask for anything you want!'.

[UP] Do you live by your own wisdom, or the wisdom of the Spirit?

 Challenge: Regularly ask for His Holy Spirit wisdom