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STORY BEHIND THE GLORY

21^ST ,MAY 2022

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ruth 1-2

TEXT: 2 Chronicles 17:12-19

12 So Jehoshaphat became increasingly powerful, and he built fortresses and storage cities in Judah. 

13 He had much property in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.

14 These are their numbers, according to their fathers’ houses. Of Judah, the captains of thousands: Adnah the captain, and with him three hundred thousand mighty men of valor; 

15 and next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand; 

16 and next to him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the Lord, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor. 

17 Of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand men armed with bow and shield; 

18 and next to him was Jehozabad, and with him one hundred and eighty thousand prepared for war. 

19 These served the king, besides those the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.

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KEY VERSE: 2 Chronicles 17:12

“And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.”

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Don’t just admire the glory; learn from the story behind it!

THE MESSAGE:

Often times, people see and admire an already made and successful man. They see his glory as it shines bright and desire to be like him. But many do not really know the story behind such glory neither are they willing to learn from what it cost to reach such an enviable height. Successful men do not just appear out of the blues; they have stories to tell about their rise to limelight.

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Our passage today gives us a glimpse of Jehoshaphat’s wealth, strength and glory. He worked assiduously hard to fortify his kingdom and sought the Lord diligently like his forefather, David. He jettisoned the prevailing lifestyle of Baal worship and refused to be influenced by the vices of the neighbouring nation of Israel. Consequently, the presence of the Lord strengthened and prospered him with the glory.

It is not enough to desire the kind of glory you see in highly prospered children of God; you should be willing to learn from their story of deep devotion and dedication to the Lord as well as their discipline and dutiful devotion to their works. Avoid all temptations to cut corners and cheat in order to be successful.

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The Lord is willing to bless you with His presence and strengthen you to prosper as He did for Jehoshaphat if you too will look away from the common practices around you, fear the Lord and diligently follow His ways. Your life will be glorious and your story, sweet to tell.

DO HAVE A BLESSED DAY

©2022 DAILY MANNA IS a daily devotional by PASTOR W.F KUMUYI (General Overseer, DEEPER LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY )