Steeped in the Word
October 23, 2025 – 10/23/2025
10 – Perfect Order
23 – Being in the Presence of God (+) Death (-)
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Hebrews 10:23 NLT
His Presence in All Times
In 2 Chronicles 12, we learn about a king named Rehoboam and an Egyptian tyrant by the name of Shishak. The Bible says Rehoboam “strengthened himself.” In other words, he prospered and got his act together. When he did, he walked out on God. A lot of people do this. I’ve seen it over and over again.
Some people can only walk with God when all hell is breaking loose. They get a cancer report, a severance package, or a hit from the IRS, and they operate in all nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. As soon as they get a little strength, it’s back to their personal agenda.
Rehoboam did that, and it finally caught up to him. Shishak showed up at the gates of Jerusalem. Rehoboam decided it was time to get right with God again. Because he repented, God showed him mercy, but read very carefully what the Lord had to say:
“And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to the Prophet Shemaiah saying, “They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and My wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. Nevertheless, they shall be his servants; that they shall know My service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.” 2 Chronicles 12:7-8
The Pastor Troy Translation says, “I’m going to let them serve an evil dictator for a while so they can tell the difference between serving Me and serving a tyrant.” Be careful what you wish for! God is not a tyrant, so don’t act like He is. Instead, serve Him with gladness.
Grounded in Faith
Declare!
The Lord has given me life—life far more abundant than I ever dreamed possible. I love Him deeply, and my heart longs to draw closer to Him every single day. As He calls me to serve Him, my joy overflows and finds its fullness in Him. He is with me through every high and every valley, and it is my greatest blessing to serve Him faithfully in every way He desires.
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“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 NLT
Monthly Prayer Points
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