Author: bidcstark

“He lived in the manner of Asa his father and did not turn away from it, doing what was right from Adonai’s perspective; although the high places were not taken away-the people still sacrificed and presented offerings on the high places.”
1 Kings 22:43-44 CJB

What a picture to see here Jehoshaphat wasn’t a bad king he was similar to his father Asa! His walk was good with God, but like his father, he didn’t remove the high places and closed a blind eye towards sin! What we see here is children will often times follow their parents’ example!

“Fathers, don’t irritate your children and make them resentful, or they will become discouraged.”
Colossians 3:21 CJB

In other words, parents need to be leading their children in all the ways of Adonai, not just picking and choosing, but in all His ways, being careful not to give bad examples!

“So obey the mitzvot (commands) of Adonai your God, living as He directs and fearing Him.”
Deuteronomy 8:6 CJB

Today, let’s be examples of God, reflecting His glorious light!
Have a blessed day in Him!

“Ach’av (Ahab) said to Eliyahu (Elijah), My enemy! You’ve found me! He answered, Yes, I have found you; because you have given yourself over to do what is evil from Adonai’s perspective.”
1 Kings 21:20 CJB

Here we see Ahab probably believed he got away with murder and got what he wanted! Problem is: God sees and knows everything!

“Don’t delude yourselves: no one makes a fool of God! A person reaps what he sows.”
Galatians 6:7 CJB

Don’t think you can have a God—centered life and then have a sneaky, ungodly life! Understand you will be found out! Life is always going to be better when we simply walk and live in Gods ways!

“Doing Your will, my God, is my joy; Your Torah (instruction) is my inmost being.”
Psalm 40:8 CJB

Today, let’s live openly before Adonai and don’t think you can live a secret life, because you won’t get away with it!
Have a blessed day!

“Finally, everyone remaining from all the nations that came to attack Yerushalayim(Jerusalem) will go up every year to worship the king, Adonai-Tzva’ot, and to keep the festival of Sukkot.”
Zechariah 14:16 CJB

This festival is something we all should be aware of! Why? Because we will be celebrating it for all eternity when we Sukkot (Tabernacle) with Yeshua!

“He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His truth is a shield and protection.”
Psalm 91:4 CJB

When we Sukkot or tabernacle with Adonai, we will always have joy! The beautiful thing is we can do it daily, celebrating it once a year is just a bonus blessing!

“Since I am going and preparing a place for you, I will return to take you with Me; so that where I am, you may be also.”
John 14:3 CJB

Today, let’s look for opportunity’s to spend time with Adonai and let’s also take the time to see Yeshua in all the feasts and festivals of God!
Have a blessed day!
Shabbat Shalom!

“Then he said to the king, Here is what Adonai says: Because you have let escape the man I had given over to be destroyed, you will pay with your life for his life and with your people for his people.”
1 Kings 20:42 CJB

How often does Adonai give us victories, but we don’t complete them? This is what happened here. Adonai gave Ahab victory over Syria, but he just didn’t finish the job!

“He did what was right from Adonai’s perspective, but not wholeheartedly.”
2 Chronicles 25:2 CJB

When Adonai gives us instruction we need to wholeheartedly and completely do as He asks!

“How happy are those who observe His instruction, who seek Him wholeheartedly!”
Psalm 119:2 CJB

Today, we need to look to completing and finishing everything that God gives us to do! Remember, He completely saved us and that should encourage us to not give up!
May your day be filled with blessings completing the tasks of God!
Shabbat Shalom!

“He answered, I have been overzealous for Adonai the God of armies, because the peoples of Israel have abandoned Your covenant, broken down Your altars and killed Your prophets with the sword. Now I’m the only one left, and they’re coming after me to kill me too.”
1 Kings 19:10 CJB

Just like Elijah, we can feel defeated and alone! We also can feel left out or we were once used and now we are just watching others doing great things! These times are called the desert, times of reflection and growing! God isn’t through with you yet!

“So Avram went, as Adonai had said to him, and Lot went with him. Avram was 75 years old when he left Haran.”
Genesis 12:4 CJB

No matter where we look in scripture, we can find plenty of people who served Adonai at an old age, waiting in the wings to be called! Moses, Joshua and Caleb all waited for their time to be called! We need to be preparing for that day!

“Commit your way to Adonai; trust in Him, and He will act.”
Psalm 37:5 CJB

Today, as you are waiting to be called, we can be preparing by committing our ways to Adonai and looking for any opportunity to share His good news of salvation!
Have a blessed day waiting on Adonai!