Close to the Divine
For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?—Deuteronomy 4:7 (KJV)
He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one’s regret. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.—2 Chronicles 21:20 (ESV)
This verse is a cautionary tale—a bold message of how not to live—shown by King Jehoram’s wicked life. A purposeful journey is built on love and acts of service and is guided by faith.
Dear Lord, help me live my life guided by Your love. Help me prepare my heart so that I will follow You every step of the way.
For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?—Deuteronomy 4:7 (KJV)
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.—2 Timothy 2:24 (NIV)
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.—Matthew 26:75 (NIV)