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2 Chronicles-10

Faith in Prayer: A Devotional Study on 2 Chronicles 10​

Introduction​

In the middle of the Bible, we find the chronicles of the kings of Judah. Among those kings, we find a powerful story of faith, obedience, and prayer in the life of King Rehoboam. Let's explore this passage and draw insights from King Rehoboam's faith during times of distress.

Section 1: A Divided Nation (2 Chronicles 10:1-19)​

Devotional Thought: When Rehoboam ascended the throne, the principalities of Israel revolted against him. Rehoboam's fiery arrogance added fuel to the flame. However, Rehoboam's counselors urged him to respond with kindness to pacify the people. Taking their advice, Rehoboam prayed to God and trusted in His mercies for judgment. Today, let's reflect on the significance of God's mercy and faith in prayer during times of division and conflict.

Reflection Questions:

  • How could Rehoboam's anger and pride have played a role in the nation's division?
  • How do we respond to division and conflict in our own lives?
  • In what ways can we emulate King Rehoboam's faith in prayer during times of division and conflict?

Section 2: A Wise Man's Counsel (2 Chronicles 10:20-23)​

Devotional Thought: Shimei, a wise man, advised Rehoboam to heed the people's grievances and lighten their burden. Shimei's counsel adds a pivotal role in this story. May we learn to listen and learn wisdom from others, especially during times of political, social, or economical turmoil. How can we identify wiser men around us?

Reflection Questions:

  • Who are the wise men in our lives?
  • In what ways can we identify and learn wisdom from those around us?

Section 3: Faithful Obedience (2 Chronicles 10:24-29)​

Devotional Thought: Rehoboam responded to the people's plea with kindness and leniency. He also eliminated Israel's heavy burden, listening to the wise men's counsel. Today, let's reflect on how faithful obedience to God and to wise counsel can lead to God's blessings and restoration.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do we discern between wise counsel and our own judgment?
  • How does faithful obedience to God's word and wise counsel lead to blessings and restoration?

Section 4: The Outcome of Prayed Faith (2 Chronicles 10:20-29)​

Devotional Thought: The outcome of Rehoboam's faithful obedience led to God's honor and blessings on Judah. Rehoboam's response to the division creates an earthly kingdom and God's faithfulness is manifest in Judah (2 Chronicles 10:3). Today, let's reflect on how faithfulness, prayer, and obedience leads to God's blessings, paralleled in Rehoboam's outcome on Judah.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do we see God's blessings and manifestations in our lives and communities based on prayer, faith, and obedience?
  • How do we faithfully respond to division, conflict, and division in our own communities and societies?

Conclusion:​

In the story of King Rehoboam's rejection of Israel's revolt, we find the importance of faith, wisdom, and obedience in prayer during times of distress. May we focus on being faithful, prayerful, and obedient during times of division, conflict, and division. May we remember that God's mercies and blessings are manifest when we are obedient to His word and faithful in prayer.