Standing On God’s Word.

Standing On God’s Word.

2 Chronicles 32:7-8NLT

Have you lost your sense of peace? Is your mind besieged with worry? If so, begin to program your thinking, with the promises of God, write them down, carry them with you, and read them regularly.

Rick Warren, author of the Purpose Driven Life, wrote: When you think about a problem over and over in your mind, that's called worry. When you think about God's word, over and over in your mind, that's meditation. If you know how to worry, you already know how to meditate!

Remember that word, Rumination. -Cow chewing its cud. We are called to ruminate.

In, 2 Chronicles 29:1a Scripture records: Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years.

A few highlights from King Hezekiah:

* King Hezekiah Reopens the Temple.

* King Hezekiah and the Levites, Rededicate the temple.

* God’s people prepare and celebrate Passover.

* King Hezekiah brings reform to the temple of God.

2 Chronicles 32, Not far from Judah, just across the Jordan River, reigned a mighty king, Sennacherib king of Assyria. All the kings and princes in the neighboring lands feared him, and even Hezekiah paid tribute to him, so that all his treasury became empty. Sennacherib (Sen·nach·er·ib), brought terror and was a great oppressor of this part of the world.

Sennacherib (Sen·nach·er·ib) King of Assyria (705-681) who invaded Judah, destroyed Babylon (689), and rebuilt Nineveh offered slander and lies about King Hezekiah, trying to discredit him.

About 2500 years ago, a great king reigned over Judah in the land of Israel. He was a great scholar, very wise and pious. He reigned with justice, and taught his subjects the Torah and wisdom of God. His name King Hezekiah.

King Hezekiah tells the men of Judah to stop-up all the wells in the land.

The deliverance of Jerusalem by the destruction of the Assyrian army was brought on by Hezekiah’s prayerful leadership.

In 713 B.C. Sennacherib returned home in disgrace, some of his own sons killed him.

Hear the prayerful leadership of King Hezekiah: 2 Chronicles 32:7-8NLT “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side! 8 He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!” Hezekiah’s words greatly encouraged the people.

You will never be disappointed when standing upon God’s word. -A little boy asked his mother, what does it mean to be a Christian? She replied, it's like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then he cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed; then, He carves you a new, smiling face, and puts his light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.

10 Truths you need to know; 10 words from God. While standing on God’s word remember:

1. The Lord watches over you…

He stands beside you… Keeps you from all harm… Watches over your life… He keeps watch… As you come and go.

Psalm 121:5-8TPT Yahweh himself will watch over you; he’s always at your side to shelter you safely in his presence. 6 He’s protecting you from all danger both day and night. 7 He will keep you from every form of evil or calamity as he continuously watches over you. 8 You will be guarded by God himself. You will be safe when you leave your home, and safely you will return. He will protect you now, and he’ll protect you forevermore!

Again, 1. The Lord watches over you.

2. Trust in His name.

Psalm 9:10TPT For everyone who knows your wonderful name keeps putting their trust in you. They can count on you for help no matter what. O Lord, you will never, no never, neglect those who come to you.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower! Again 2, Trust His name!

3. Nothing can separate you from God’s love.

Our fear for today and worries of tomorrow, even the powers of hell… Nothing in all creation will…separate you.

Romans 8:38-39NLT And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.