A willing heart? – 2 Kings 23

8th Year 12-14 Edition 3 –II Kings 23 l The Feast l A willing heart? – 2 Kings 23 Feb 8, 2013 - 2 Kings 23 Return to Admenu Home Dear  Saints, Today we are prayerfully reading, 2 Kings 23.  King Josiah turns to the Lord, when he hears the words of the Book of the Covenant.  There was no king like Josiah, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and soul. There was no Kings before or after him that turned to God like Josiah.   The Lord was still angry with Judah, because of Manasseh’s sin.  Our merciful God took Josiah, before he kindled his wrath against Judah and Jerusalem; “19 because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before the Lord, when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the Lord. 20 Therefore, behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place.’” And they brought back word to the king.“  2nd Kings 24:19-20 English Standard Version (ESV).  Because Josiah’s heart was with God he never saw or endured the dissolution of the Holy Land.  Because we can’t imagine the mind of God or the manner of life with him we almost never see death as a blessing. Sometimes we may wish death of our enemies while they are still in sin.   “[ Love Your Enemies ] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” Matthew 5:43-45 ESV.  It is easy to recognize that our earthly ways are not God like.  We can see here in Matthew that God is not willing that any should depart this life in sin.  Therefore we need to keep the first thing first!  That is salvation through the blood of the Lamb.  Our goal is to serve God with a willing heart. The Feast Fri, February 8, 2013, 2 Kings 23, - “Josiah reads the law, and renews the covenant. (1-3) He destroys idolatry. (4-14) The reformation extended to Israel, A passover kept. (15-24) Josiah slain by Pharaoh-nechoh. (25-30) Wicked reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim. (31-37)” – Matthew Henry Concise Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here| See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here| God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! “O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 97:10 ESV.

Death is a blessing? – 2 Kings 2

8th Year 12-14 Edition 3 –II Kings 21 l The Feast l Death is a blessing!  – 2 Kings 22        Feb 7, 2013 - 2 Kings 22 Return to Admenu Home Dear  Saints, Today we are prayerfully reading, 2 Kings 22.  In deference to what we have been reading in the second book of kings, Josiah the king of Judah is a Godly man.   Because he is right with the Lord God, he is rewarded with death before the wicked reap what they have sewn; “19 because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before the Lord, when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the Lord. 20 Therefore, behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place.’” And they brought back word to the king.“  2nd Kings 22:19-20 English - Standard Version (ESV).   I suppose there were many there who said; “Why has God taken him, it is unfair he was a Godly man?”  God alone knows everything and death is a blessing that allows some to avoid the pain in an ungodly world.  Remember God created us in his image eternal beings.  Death was given to man as a blessing so he could escape an ungodly eternity here separated from him.  “O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 97:10 ESV.   God rewards his people with death in this temporary world.  Then gives them eternal life in in His kingdom.  Keep the first thing first!  That is salvation through the blood of the Lamb.  Remember we are looking to God however, we don’t understand everything He has in store for us.  We have seen this mercy before. The Feast Thu, February 7, 2013, 2 Kings 22, - “Josiah's good reign, His care for repairing the temple, The book of the law found. (1-10) Josiah consults Huldah the prophetess. (11-20)” – Matthew Henry Concise Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here| See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here| God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” Proverbs 21:21 ESV.

Sharing is not Judging! – 2 Kings 21

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8th Year 12-14 Edition 3 –II Kings 21 l The Feast l Sharing is not Judging!  – 2 Kings 21 Feb 6, 2013 – 2 Kings 21 Return to Admenu Home Dear  Saints, Today we are prayerfully reading, 2 Kings 21.  Manasseh did what was wicked in the eyes of God. Because Manasseh king of Judah committed abominations Judah is spoiled by their enemies. The wicked reign and death of Amon; “21 He walked in all the way in which his father walked and served the idols that his father served and worshiped them. 22 He abandoned the Lord, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the Lord. 23 And the servants of Amon conspired against him and put the king to death in his house.  “2nd Kings 21:21-23 English – Standard Version (ESV).   I don’t believe we need to judge people. We need to simply point out that a Godly life is far superior to a wicked life.  Doesn’t everyone want the best for their families? “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” Proverbs 21:21 ESV. Psalm 18:1-2 ESV.  Let your lights shine Saints!  Whatever you do, wherever you go keep the first thing first!  That is salvation through the blood of the Lamb.  Keep your eyes on Jesus, keep your treasure in heaven. The Feast Wed, February 6, 2013, 2 Kings 21, – “Wicked reign of Manasseh. (1-9) The prophetic denunciations against Judah. (10-18) Wicked reign and death of Amon. (19-26)” – Matthew Henry Concise Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here| See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here| God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! “[The Lord Is My Rock and My Fortress] [To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who addressed the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord rescued him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said:] I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:1-2 ESV .

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