Solomon has more wisdom to share with us today!  Let’s read Proverbs 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29.  Can you draw anything out to apply to today?  The Bible is living Word – we ought to live in the knowledge He gives to us.

“When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.” (Proverbs 29:2 MSG)

So true.  Solomon is speaking from direct experience – though his father David was a great king, Solomon had opportunity to witness ungodly and unjust rulers.

One proverb that really stood out to me today was:

“The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in GOD protects you from that.” (Proverbs 29:25 MSG)

Sometimes we get “afraid in advance” – nothing has even happened yet, but we are afraid of what might happen. With God, we can be confident – with Him, all things are possible and all roads lead to restoration. That’s a comfort!

Today we are all in 2 Chronicles!  Please read 2 Chronicles 29:3-36, chapters 30 and 31. Does anything stand out to you today?

“I have decided to make a covenant with the GOD of Israel and turn history around so that GOD will no longer be angry with us. Children, don’t drag your feet in this! GOD has chosen you to take your place before Him to serve in conducting and leading worship— this is your life work; make sure you do it and do it well.” (2 Chronicles 29:10-11 MSG)

I like that. I also notice that the people consecrated themselves BEFORE bringing work to clean the temple (that’s important). I also notice that God laid a firm foundation again for their lives – the MSG says in 29:36 “so quickly”. God rushes to restoration when we turn to Him!

30:5 tells us that no one living had ever celebrated the Passover correctly.  Wow – how sad. It’s been a long time. I love Hezekiah’s invitation in 30:6-9. God is bringing the people back into right standing. This is a relief and joy after so many evil kings! Hezekiah was singular in his purpose and wholehearted in his service to the Lord – that’s a tremendous example!

So easily applicable to us today: take your place to serve Him.  This is your life’s work – make sure you do it well!