2 Chronicles 16:7-10 w/ Jennifer Slattery - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for September 24, 2024
Welcome Crosswalk PLUS subscribers! These raw, uncut videos taking on Scripture are brought to you ad-free from the hearts of your favorite Crosswalk contributors. We'll examine a Bible verse, application, and prayer in five minutes or less as an encouraging way to start any day.
Today's verse is 2 Chronicles 16:7-10 with Jennifer Slattery.
At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him, "Because you relied on the king of Syria, and did not rely on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Syria has escaped you. Were not the Ethiopians and the Libyans a huge army with very many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, he gave them into your hand. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars." Then Asa was angry with the seer and put him in the stocks in prison, for he was in a rage with him because of this. And Asa inflicted cruelties upon some of the people at the same time.
"Sadly, in times of crisis, I have hurt myself, I have hurt others, and I've hurt my witness. I grieve that. But the circumstances surrounding today's passage remind me of the importance of how I respond after. Will I allow God to use my panicked reaction to grow me and deepen my faith, or will I let that moment of weakness drag me further from the Lord?"
KEEP GOING: How Can We Learn to Manage Our Emotions in a Godly Way?
Click here for more great content from Jennifer!
Jennifer Slattery is a writer and speaker who hosts the Faith Over Fear podcast. She’s addressed women’s groups, Bible studies, and writers across the nation. She’s the author of Building a Family and numerous other titles and maintains a devotional blog at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com. As the founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, she’s passionate about helping women experience Christ’s freedom in all areas of their lives. Visit her online to learn more about her speaking or to book her for your next women’s event and sign up for her free quarterly newsletter HERE and make sure to connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.
Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/Koldunova_Anna
