Another in the Fire – 2nd Chronicles 20:3-4 – God Is Greater

 

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred ninety-first inspirational message dated Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. The title of this message is “Another in the Fire – 2^nd Chronicles 20:3-4 – God Is Greater”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words of the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Another in the Fire” (with lyrics) as sung by “Taya of Hillsong United”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of 2^nd Chronicles - the third through the fourth verses of the twentieth chapter:

2nd Chronicles 20:3-4

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

³ And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. ⁴ So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.

Please see the below verses (2^nd Chronicles 20:1-12) that describe the full scenario of what led Jehoshaphat to “seek” the Lord (as described in the below scripture):

20   It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. ² Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar” (which is En Gedi). ³ And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. ⁴ So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.

⁵ Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, ⁶ and said: “O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You? ⁷ Are You not our God, who drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel, and gave it to the descendants of Abraham Your friend forever? ⁸ And they dwell in it, and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name, saying, ⁹ ‘If disaster comes upon us—sword, judgment, pestilence, or famine—we will stand before this temple and in Your presence (for Your name is in this temple), and cry out to You in our affliction, and You will hear and save.’ ¹⁰ And now, here are the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir—whom You would not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them and did not destroy them— ¹¹ here they are, rewarding us by coming to throw us out of Your possession which You have given us to inherit. ¹² O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.

 

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “God Is Greater” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (6/17/21) – which I have included below:

 

God Is Greater

2nd Chronicles 20:1-12

By Charles Stanley

        Everyone faces challenges in life, whether financial, vocational, relational, physical or spiritual. When trouble comes, as it inevitably will, we should waste no time in bringing it to God.

Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, faced an enormous challenge as three nations simultaneously threatened to attack. The king immediately sought the Lord’s help. Notice that the bulk of his prayer focused on God’s greatness – acknowledging His almighty power, authority over all nations, past acts of faithfulness on Israel’s behalf, and willingness to hear the prayers of His people when they cry out to Him.

These same truths should be the foundation of our prayers. He is still the sovereign, powerful God who has proven Himself faithful and promises to listen to our prayers. We should never underestimate the Lord’s interest in our affairs. He will help His children today, just as He helped Jehoshaphat.

It’s easy to think our problems are unimportant to God, but He doesn’t feel that way at all. Whatever concerns us concerns our Father. So when we, like Jehoshaphat, rely fully on the Lord, He will help us. And remember: No matter how great our challenges are, God is greater.

      

By Charles Stanley

 

Please read the below verse in Matthew 6:33 -  where “we”, as “God’s children” are ALL called to SEEK JESUS FIRST – NO MATTER WHAT –

Matthew 6:33

New King James Version (NKJV)

³³   But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Please note the “story behind the song” – “Another in the Fire” - is based on the Biblical story as found in the first three chapters of Daniel (please read when you can). This story tells what happened to three courageous Hebrew boys (who were captives in Babylon under evil king Nebuchadnezzar). These three Hebrew boys “had faith in God” and believed that God would be with them. The story tells how they were thrown into a fiery furnace for not bowing down to Nebuchadnezzar’s idol, how God was with them and how God miraculously delivered them. “No hurt came upon them”, (they came out of the furnace – not even smelling of fire) - God was truly "with" them!

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Another in the Fire” (with lyrics) as sung by “Taya of Hillsong United”.  – performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

 

BE BLESSED!