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“Don’t Shut the Door”
“Ahaz took valuable items from the LORD’s Temple…and gave them to the king of Assyria as tribute. But this did not help him. Even during...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 11, 20212 min read
“Power and Pride”
“…As long as the king sought guidance from the LORD, God gave him success… But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 9, 20211 min read
“What About the Silver?”
“But a man of God came to him and said, ‘Your Majesty, do not hire troops from Israel for the LORD is not with Israel…If you let them go...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 7, 20212 min read
“Decide to Prosper!”
“They decided to abandon the Temple of the LORD, the God of their ancestors, and they worshiped Asherah poles and idols instead..." “The...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 4, 20211 min read
“Work Hard”
“The men in charge of the renovation worked hard and made steady progress. They restored the Temple of God according to its original...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 2, 20211 min read
“Courage to Act”
“In the seventh year of Athaliah’s reign, Jehoiada the priest decided to act. He summoned his courage and made a pact with five army...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 31, 20212 min read
“The Lookout Point”
“At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the LORD caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 28, 20212 min read
“Take Your Position”
“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 26, 20212 min read
“By Faith”
“This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid! Do not be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s....
Wanda Sommers
Oct 24, 20212 min read
“Facing Reality”
“Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah…and said, “LORD, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 21, 20212 min read
“The Lord Be with You”
“Jehoshaphat appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns, and he said to them, ‘Always think carefully…Remember...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 19, 20211 min read
“Among the People”
“Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out among the people, traveling from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, encouraging...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 17, 20211 min read
“Dangerous Alliances”
“Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of Israel by having his son marry Ahab’s daughter. A...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 14, 20212 min read
“I Choose Blessing!”
“The LORD was with Jehoshaphat…So the LORD established Jehoshaphat’s control…All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 12, 20212 min read
“Carving Your Own Tomb”
“Asa became so angry with Hanani for saying this that he threw him into prison and put him in stocks. At that time Asa also began to...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 10, 20212 min read
“Don’t Miss Your Chance”
“Because you have put your trust in the king of Aram instead of in the LORD your God you missed your chance to destroy the army of the...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 7, 20212 min read
“As for You”
“But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded. When Asa heard this message, he took courage and removed all...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 5, 20212 min read
“Seek Him Out”
But whenever they were in trouble and turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought him out, they found him.” 2 Chronicles 15:4 NLT...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 3, 20211 min read
“Prepare for Peace”
“…So Asa’s kingdom enjoyed a period of peace. During those peaceful years, he was able to build up the fortified towns throughout Judah....
Wanda Sommers
Sep 30, 20211 min read
“Kingdom Declarations”
“Do you really think you can stand against the kingdom of the LORD…? The LORD is our God, and we have not abandoned him…God is with us....
Wanda Sommers
Sep 28, 20212 min read
“Follow the Leader”
“From all the tribes of Israel, those who sincerely wanted to worship the LORD, the God of Israel, followed the Levites to Jerusalem,...
Wanda Sommers
Sep 26, 20212 min read
“Attracted to Riches”
“When the queen of Sheba realized how wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built, she was overwhelmed. She was amazed at...
Wanda Sommers
Sep 23, 20212 min read
“If”
“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will...
Wanda Sommers
Sep 21, 20212 min read
“Don’t Worship the Temple”
“When all the people of Israel saw the fire coming down and the glorious presence of the LORD filling the Temple, they fell face down on...
Wanda Sommers
Sep 19, 20211 min read
