2 Chronicles 20:1-13<\/b><\/p>\n
Never Act in Panic<\/p>\n
The great preacher F. B. Meyer gave some sound advice on what to do in a crisis. He wrote, \u201cNever act in panic, nor allow man to dictate to you; calm yourself and be still; force yourself into the quiet of your closet until the pulse beats normally and the \u2018scare\u2019 has ceased to disturb. When you are most eager to act is the time when you will make the most pitiable mistakes. Do not say in your heart what you will or will not do, but wait upon God until He makes known His way. So long as that way is hidden, it is clear that there is no need of action, and that He accounts Himself responsible for all results of keeping you where you are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Our Daily Bread, H.G.B, Tuesday, January 12<\/p>\n
2 Chronicles 20:19<\/b><\/p>\n
Don\u2019t Drown in a Mud Puddle<\/p>\n
A saintly Christian man who was talking about the spiritual dimension of life said, \u201cIf you\u2019re going to drown, don\u2019t do it in a mud puddle.\u201d He simply meant that he could understand why a person would struggle with his faith as a result of going through unusually deep waters of pain or grief. But he considered it utterly absurd that a believer would allow his testimony to be marred and his service rendered useless because of resentment over a small hurt or an ordinary disappointment. <\/p>\n
In our text for today, King Uzziah let pride and envy cause him to break God\u2019s clearly prescribed law regarding worship. He apparently resented the fact that he as king could not perform the task assigned to the high priest. So with presumption he intruded into the sanctuary, and God afflicted him with leprosy. After about 50 years of excellent rule, he had \u201cdrowned in a mud puddle.\u201d How tragic!<\/p>\n
Christians today can fall prey to a similar lack of discernment. A deacon lost the respect of his neighbors because he started a big ruckus with the unsaved man next door over a bush on their lot line. Another man was hurt and left the church in a huff because the class he had been leading for a long time wanted another teacher. Both men allowed little problems to mar their witness.<\/p>\n
How do you handle the hurts, disappointments, rebuffs, griefs, and irritations that are common to all of us? Be careful to maintain balance! You don\u2019t want to drown in a mud puddle.-H.V.L.<\/p>\n
Our Daily Bread, Friday, January 27.<\/p>\n
2 Chronicles 34:1-27<\/b><\/p>\n
Resource<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Strong Family, Bible Study Guide by C. Swindoll, p. 81<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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