Just like in Josiah’s day, it had been there all the time. In a safe place, in plain sight. In fact it had become a fixture, referenced in conversations, but never once opened and read. People thought they knew what it contained or that it held no relevance to their lives. There were a few people “of the book” who actually took the time to read it.
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In the Presence of God

Read Reflect Be silent as you enter the throne room of the Lord of Hosts today. Watch and wait in quiet awe and reverence so that you can see God in his righteousness. As you sit in silence, turn your eyes away from everything happening around you and contemplate your own life. Are there things […]
Read More cleansing, purity, silence, worshipSeek the Lord

Read Reflect Today you face a choice … Will you seek the Lord, or will you follow the idols of this world? Will you seek righteousness and obey God or will you do your own thing? Will you clothe yourself in humility or will you assert your own self-will and pride? Humbly turn to the […]
Read More mercy, choice, Day of the LordGod Sees and Hears

Read Reflect God did not wake up in a panic this morning, climb out of his cloud bed, and peer down at the earth with sleepy eyes and cry out “Oh my goodness, I forgot all about my people”. God did not have to crank up the volume on speakers connected to his satellite to […]
Read More safety, patience, God never sleeps, protectionGod Opposes the Proud

Read Reflect When you look back over your life, when you consider all the things you have accomplished, when you think about all the things you have (even if they are few) may your heart be filled with humble praise and adoration to the Lord for his goodness to you. For all these things are […]
Read More trust, arrogance, self-sufficiency, blessingsMonday Mornings Are Glorious!

Read Reflect Monday mornings are glorious. Monday mornings are another opportunity to see the Lord at work in our lives, in the lives of those around us, in our communities, at our places of work and wherever we may go. After describing what could be any corrupt city in the world, Zephaniah makes a startling […]
Read More justice, humility, glimpsesCelebrate

Read Reflect Celebrate! Shout unto the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously! There is somebody by your side. Not just any old person, but the Lord, the King of Israel. The one who conquered death and hell is standing by your side. God will protect you from the fiery darts of the evil one. There […]
Read More Creator, celebrate, protection, safetyAfraid to Obey

Read Reflect The one who calls you to a life of obedience is the one who knows your name. The one who calls you to a life of faith is the one who knows when and where you live. The one who calls you to trust him, is the one who has given you the […]
Read More obedience, call, God suppliesThe High Cost of Wandering Away

Read Reflect When life was difficult, when you felt all alone, when you weren’t sure what the next step to take in your life was, you trusted the Lord your God. Since then has God blessed you, has God brought you to a safe place? Are you still trusting in the Lord? Or have you […]
Read More trust, forgiveness, punishment, rejecting God