Tag: joy of forgiveness
Rejoicing in answered prayer!
Scripture reading for May 2nd: 2nd Chronicles 26-30
Key Scriptures: 2nd Chronicles 30: 25-27 “The entire assembly of Judah rejoiced, along with the priests and Levites and all who had assembled from Israel, including the aliens who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. There was great joy in Jerusalem, . . .The priests and Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached heaven, His holy dwelling place.”
King Hezekiah had cleansed the temple and restored the Passover, celebrating it again in Jerusalem. The people consecrated themselves, seeking to return to the Lord and He returned to bless them! There was great joy and rejoicing in Jerusalem once again, because of God’s presence and favor!
Thankful for answered prayer: “But He gives us more Grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:6-8)