2 Chron 11:1 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mustered Judah and Benjamin—a hundred and eighty thousand able young men—to go to war against Israel and to regain the kingdom for Rehoboam.
The Upper Room is a devotional that I read every morning before I read my chapter from the Bible. This morning’s reflection was on humility. The writer talked about how the world prompts us to gratify our desires but how Jesus’s life serves as a model of service to others.
2 Chron 11:2 But this word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God:
How much humility did it take for Rehoboam, stinging from Jeroboam’s split, standing strong with 180,000 fighting men, to heed the voice of God, spoken through Shemaiah the prophet?
2 Chron 11:3 “Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin….”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that my ego, my anger, have no place in Your kingdom. When I am riled up and spoiling for a fight, give me sense and equanimity to hear Your voice and heed Your word. Draw me closer. Amen.
2 Chron 11:4 “…This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not go up to fight against your fellow Israelites. Go home, every one of you, for this is my doing’.” ….
Have a blessed day.
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