2 Chron 35:20 After all this, when Josiah had set the temple in order, Necho king of Egypt went up to fight at Carchemish on the Euphrates, and Josiah marched out to meet him in battle.
Lord, You have brought me to the end of another school week. Thank You. You have shown me that holding on to my anger and fear leads me to impotent fury, which is utterly useless. Thank You.
2 Chron 35:21a But Necho sent messengers to him, saying, “What quarrel is there, king of Judah, between you and me? It is not you I am attacking at this time, but the house with which I am at war….”
Lord, You have reminded me that I need to humble myself before You. All these things that seem so important, that have me so riled up, they are not what You have called me to. You have called me to be a light for You. Thank You.
2 Chron 35:21b “…God has told me to hurry, so stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that if I continue on my current path after You have clearly shown me that You need me to go a different way, that is my own disobedience. Help me, Lord, to turn away from my anger, fear, and misery and to turn toward Your light. Help me to shine that light for all to see. Draw me closer. Amen.
2 Chron 35:22 Josiah, however, would not turn away from him, but disguised himself to engage him in battle. He would not listen to what Necho had said at God’s command but went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo.
Have a blessed day.