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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference 1 Kings 1-2 Luke 19:28-48

The Tragedy of the Moment

1 Kings 1-2, Luke 19:28-48
Key Verse: Luke 19:41

Two people can look at the same thing, at the same time, and see things differently. An old table in a dumpster looks like trash to one, a treasure to another. One set of fans at a championship game will see triumph, the others tragedy.

On the Mount of Olives that first Palm Sunday, two saw the same scene differently. The disciples saw the triumph of the moment, while Jesus saw the tragedy. "As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it" (v. 41). Jesus saw tragedy that day, not triumph.

The tragedy had three parts. First, the people wanted peace but did not know what would bring peace to them. True peace is found only in Jesus. Second, they did not realize the destruction they faced. A few years later Rome captured Jerusalem, killing more than 600,000 people and destroying the temple. Jesus also knew that all face judgment unless they receive the forgiveness He can give. Third, He wept because they did not "recognize the time of God's coming" (v. 44). God became a man and lived among us--Immanuel! Yet many did not recognize that and instead rejected Him. A few days after Palm Sunday the cries of "Hosanna!" became "Crucify him!"

Jesus wept because the people did not know peace, realize they faced destruction or recognize that He was God.

Do you have peace? It is found in Jesus. He saves us from sin's power and penalty.

Recognize who Jesus is and receive Him as your Savior today.

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference 1 Kings 3-5 Luke 20:1-26

Audit?

1 Kings 3-5, Luke 20:1-26
Key Verse: Luke 20:25

Almost two weeks have passed since what is considered the second-most stressful day in the year for an American adult--April 15, tax day. (Number one on the list is going to the dentist.) Perhaps you would rather not think about either thing--words like "root canal" and "audit" are pretty scary.

What if an audit letter should arrive at your home addressed to you? Which word would best describe your reaction: "fear," "anxiety," "dread," "depression" or "all of the above"? Probably, if you are like most, the answer is "all of the above." What words would best describe the outcome of an audit: "no problems," "a few corrections" or "guilty"? You probably don't need an audit to tell you the answer to the second question.

If you did the right thing, what Jesus said to do, then you gave "to Caesar what is Caesar's" (v. 25). Just think how much less stress everyone would have if everyone obeyed God's Word as it applies to taxes.

Next, Jesus said to give "God what is God's." What if God were to audit you on this? Sales tax is added automatically to purchases. Income tax is deducted from our pay. One way or another, Caesar will get what is Caesar's. But God does not send tithe collection agents. He gives us His Word, the Bible, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the witness of those who teach and testify of the joy of giving.

Some day we will give an account. Will you be able to say, "I gave to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's"?

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference 1 Kings 6-7 Luke 20:27-47

One for You, Two for Me

1 Kings 6-7, Luke 20:27-47
Key Verse: 1 Kings 7:1

I watched with interest as the worker at the espresso machine carefully divided the hot chocolates I had ordered. Both had been made in one container, but now she was pouring it into two cups, one each for my daughters who were with me. After the fourth or fifth time of putting a little more into each cup, eyeing the levels intensely, looking to see that both had the exact same amount, I said, "Do you have a sister?"

"Yes, a twin," she replied as another small dollop was added, making both as equal as possible. She was so intent on her task, I figured she must have experience dividing things with a sibling!

When dividing something, it is typical to want the other to get no more than we do. But sometimes we divide things in a way to get more for ourselves and leave less for others.

The temple Solomon built for God was spectacular-quarried stone, cedar walls and gold-covered walls, rooms with rich ornamentation and furnishings. No expense was spared and no detail overlooked. It sat like a golden crown on Mount Moriah. Zion, the city of God, was a jewel glistening on the heights. It took seven years to build God's royal residence.

"It took Solomon thirteen years, however, to complete the construction of his palace" (v. 1)--almost twice as long. Later, Haggai the prophet would point out that the people built their houses and neglected God's (Hag. 1:4).

Dividing hot chocolate is pretty minor, but the heart that will keep for self will even keep from God.

Watch your heart. Make sure it can give.

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Luke 21:1-19 1 Kings 8-9

At Ease with Greed

1 Kings 8-9, Luke 21:1-19
Key Verses: Luke 21:1-4

It would seem that the more a person makes, the easier it would be to give. But that is not the case. Possessions have a way of possessing. A wealthy person may give a larger dollar amount but a proportionately smaller amount than a poor person.

God looks at the proportion, not the amount. It is within the grasp of every person to please God with their giving because He weighs the gift not in dollars but in sacrifice.

Jesus saw among those bringing their gifts to the temple a widow. Her offering was "two very small copper coins" (v. 2), worth very little. Yet she is the one He commended. She did not give a pittance out of her excess but gave excess out of her pittance.

Jesus is interested in the heart that gives, not the hands that have. He did not commend the rich for the size of their gifts but the widow for the size of her sacrifice.

With prosperity comes a peril. A person no longer has things, but things have a person.

Do a heart exam on yourself. Is it a heart that Jesus would commend or condemn?

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Matthew 9:18-38 Genesis 31-32

Finish Well

Genesis 31-32, Matthew 9:18-38
Key Verses: Genesis 32:9-10

A veteran missionary once wrote that he would rather be like Jacob than Solomon. In his assessment, Solomon started so promisingly but ended disastrously, while Jacob started disastrously but ended well. In these chapters Jacob's turn begins to be evident.

A dozen sons were born in a setting of dysfunctionality. Wives were competing and using their servants to aid their cause. It may seem surprising that God would continue to work with such a clan of schemers, but He did-not to condone their actions but to accomplish His ultimate purpose.

In some respects things were going well. Jacob's flocks were increasing, and his ability at husbandry brought about great prosperity. But with that came jealousy and discord between him and Laban.

God intervened and put Jacob on the road again. He told him to go back home. Home for Jacob was not just where the hearth was but where Esau waited. This time he did not flee but obeyed. Even when pursued by Laban, he did the right thing. Jacob was willing to face up to what he had done.

No matter how disastrously we may have begun, the example of Jacob encourages us to finish well.

No matter what your past or present, you can aim to finish well. Strengthen your resolve and determine to be more like Jacob than Solomon. Finish well.

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference 1 Kings 12-13 Luke 22:1-30

No One Else to Blame

1 Kings 12-13, Luke 22:1-30
Key Verse: 1 Kings 13:26

Guilty people have a tendency to shift the blame to others. Adam did it first: "The woman you put here with me-she gave me some fruit from the tree" (Gen. 3:12). He blamed God for giving him Eve and then blamed her for giving him the forbidden fruit. She learned the "blame game" from Adam and said, "The serpent deceived me" (v. 13).

But God didn't buy it. Shifting the blame didn't work. He already had said, "What is this you have done?" (emphasis mine). Then He spoke words of punishment to the serpent, Eve and Adam. Eve was punished for what she did, as was Adam and the serpent.

When we disobey God, we take the blame. No excuses or blame shifting will work.

"By the word of the LORD a man of God came from Judah to Bethel" to pronounce judgment against King Jeroboam (1 Kings 13:1). The man was commanded by the word of the Lord: "You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came" (v. 9). So he did as he had been instructed, until an old prophet told him that an angel had given different instructions. But the old man was lying.

The man of God went home with the prophet, disobeying the Word of God. While they were sitting at the table the prophet then spoke the truth. Judgment would come because of the disobedience, and it did. The man died on his way home. He was judged for his disobedience, even though it was because of a lie told him.

The bottom line is that we cannot shift the blame. It didn't work in Genesis 3 or 1 Kings 13--and it doesn't work today.

"God, help me take responsibility for my actions, but especially help me live in obedience to Your Word so I do not need to take responsibility for wrong actions."

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Luke 22:31-46 1 Kings 14-15

Drawing Strength from Weakness

1 Kings 14-15, Luke 22:31-46
Key Verse: Luke 22:32

Have you ever benefited from someone telling you about a mistake he made? Perhaps he told you about a turn he missed, resulting in either getting lost or a longer trip. Maybe it was when he was installing new software on his computer. When he heard you were traveling to the same place or buying the same software, he passed on to you the "benefit" of his experience.

It's good to learn from mistakes, whether they are our mistakes or the mistakes of others. Actually, I prefer learning from the mistakes of others, and I don't recommend making mistakes just to see what can be learned from them!

What Peter was about to do went beyond a wrong turn or incorrect sequence on a software installation. He was about to deny that he knew Jesus. The Lord knew this would happen and that Peter would truly repent. He also knew that Peter would soon head off in the wrong direction and would have to be turned around. So, Jesus told Peter to be ready to help others learn from the mistake he was about to make.

We are not to make mistakes just to have a lesson to teach, but when they happen, we need to be concerned about others enough to teach them. We can be quick to give directions for trips and computers. We also need to be quick to teach the lessons that are of eternal benefit.

Plan to succeed in your spiritual life. Plan also to pass on to others the benefit of your successes, and at times, your failures. When you do, you will be like Peter, in the positive sense, of helping strengthen your brothers.

Are you helping others grow? "Lord, help me realize when I need to learn a lesson You have for me, and may I be ready to help others, strengthening them in their walk."

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference 1 Kings 16-18 Luke 22:47-71

Misplacing the Blame

1 Kings 16-18, Luke 22:47-71
Key Verse: 1 Kings 18:17

As the story a couple of days ago illustrates, we do like to shift blame. Adam started it, Eve followed, and there's no telling how many others have done it.

There's one problem with blaming others, however: God knows who is to blame, and the longer we continue to live in denial, the longer it will be before we change directions, do what is right and learn the lessons God has for us.

Ahab was a blame shifter. God was punishing Israel with a long drought, which the prophet Elijah had announced. In the mind of Ahab the king, the drought was Elijah's fault. His "greeting" toward Elijah demonstrated his attitude: "Is that you, you troubler of Israel?" (18:17).

Elijah tossed the blame back squarely on Ahab's shoulders. "I have not made trouble for Israel," he said, "but you and your father's family have. You have abandoned the LORD's commands and have followed the Baals" (v. 18).

Since he couldn't shift the blame and didn't like the message, Ahab wanted to "shoot" the messenger, Elijah. What else was there to do?

Unfortunately, that is still done today. The faithful pastor may be pressured to leave the church because his messages are too pointed. The friend who counsels may be rejected because the truth hurts. The spouse may feel the tension because what he or she said is not what the other wanted to hear.

It's easier to call the other person "the troubler" when the real troublemaker is yourself. Don't be like Ahab. When the blame fits, accept responsibility, and then change.

Do you see yourself as others see you? Do you see your faults as God sees them? "Help me, God, to know the wrong in my life that I might do what is right instead."

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Luke 23:1-25 1 Kings 19-20

Letdown

1 Kings 19-20, Luke 23:1-25
Key Verse: 1 Kings 19:4

Once you reach the mountaintop, it's all downhill from there. While that is obviously true in a physical sense, it's also true emotionally. When we reach an emotional peak, the next step is downhill. The question is not if but how far down a person will go. And as we go down emotionally, it's easy for us to go down spiritually as well.

Consider Elijah. His mountaintop experience physically was on Mount Carmel. The 450 prophets of Baal posed a formidable lineup. Only Elijah stood on the Lord's side. But when the people saw the fire of the Lord fall, they cried, "The LORD--he is God!" (18:39).

Elijah was vindicated. The false prophets were defeated. Rain returned as the drought ended. And Elijah wished he were dead.

All it took was a threat from one woman, Jezebel, and the man who ran ahead of Ahab's chariot all the way to Jezreel headed south--way south--into the desert, where he sat down and wished that he were dead.

It doesn't seem possible. After a great victory, the prophet of God prayed, "Take my life" (19:4).

But it does make sense. Emotional peaks can be followed by emotional valleys, and when we are in the valley we are most susceptible to discouragement. It happened to Elijah, and it happens to us.

So be prepared. When on the mountaintop, remember that a valley will come next. Do not allow the letdown after a victory to become an occasion for discouragement.

"God, help me always to be strong-during the trials, the victories and the times of difficulty."

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Luke 23:26-56 1 Kings 21-22

Do You Know Me?

1 Kings 21-22, Luke 23:26-56
Key Verse: Luke 23:47

A credit card company used as an advertising campaign the line, "Do you know me?" Famous people were portrayed in normal settings as being unrecognized-until they pulled out their credit card. The name on the card gave them recognition. Without it, they supposedly were unknown.

The world did not recognize Jesus, according to the apostle John (John 1:10). People may have known His name and hometown, but still did not realize who He was. Jesus wept that first Palm Sunday because the people did not recognize the time of God's coming to them (Luke 19:44).

People were curious about Jesus. Crowds gathered to see Him wherever He went. At Jesus' trial, Herod hoped He would do a miracle, much like a person wanting to see a magic trick. Both Herod and Pilate asked Him questions about who He was-"Are you the king of the Jews?" Pilate asked (23:3).

Then came the cross and His death. The centurion who was there, a man who had undoubtedly witnessed many crucifixions, realized that this one was different. His reaction is amazing. "The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, 'Surely this was a righteous man'" (v. 47). Matthew and Mark quote him as saying, "This man was the Son of God."

The centurion's words contain a significant testimony. He recognized who Jesus truly was. He recognized that Jesus was not just a man but also the Son of God. The blessing of eternal life comes to those who recognize and receive Him as Lord.

Do you recognize Jesus as just a man, a great person of history, or as your Savior? If you know Him, thank Him for your salvation. If you do not, you can, like the centurion, confess Him as Lord.

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Luke 24:1-35 2 Kings 1-3

Help for the Hurting Heart

2 Kings 1-3, Luke 24:1-35
Key Verse: Luke 24:32

Nothing takes the wind out of our sails like discouragement. We get an idea in our heads, come up with some plans and take steps toward seeing a dream become a reality. Then, just when it starts to look good, something goes wrong. The more our hearts are in it, the more it hurts. And then discouragement sets in, leaving our minds in turmoil as we try to sort out things.

Try to imagine being a disciple, convinced that Jesus was a prophet, that He was one whose words and deeds were powerful before God and man. Add to that a hope He would redeem Israel. The wind is starting to fill the sail! Then He died. The seeming finality that death brings hits hard.

Confusion is added to the mix as some talk about angels they had seen and a body that is missing. No wonder these two disciples, when approached by Jesus, "stood still, their faces downcast" (v. 17). When the heart hurts, the head hangs, and theirs did.

Notice what Jesus did for them. He talked to them about the Bible, opening to their understanding the writings of Moses and the prophets, the Scriptures concerning Himself. As they listened, their hearts burned within them. The Word, spoken by the unrecognized resurrected Lord, rekindled the flame within their hearts.

When your heart is heavy, look to the Word of God. Don't just read it. Learn it and live it. As God's Word becomes fire in your heart your life will change.

In times of discouragement where do you turn? Get into the Word. Find in it the encouragement you need that will heal your hurting heart.

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Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Luke 24:36-53 2 Kings 4-6

Last Thing, First Thing

2 Kings 4-6, Luke 24:36-53
Key Verses: Luke 24:50-53

Boiled down to its essential core, worship is a response. It is not an entertainment option we choose or an event we attend, but the essence of our lives as followers of Christ. Christ comes into our lives and we live out the remainder of our days in response to Him. He is, He acts; we respond, we worship.

The last thing Jesus did before returning to heaven was bless the disciples. Luke says that "while he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven" (v. 51). The blessing was the last thing. The first thing the disciples then did was worship Him.

That is the way we should live. Worship should be preeminent in our lives. This does not mean we must sit in a pew singing and praying, listening to preaching all day. It does mean that we live with an awareness of God, that we show how much we value Him in everything we say and do. For example, we are careful with our words because He tells us to be. When we do that it is an act of worship, because we are seeking to please Him. We are honest in our business dealings in the same way, for the same reason. And of course there are the times we devote solely to worship, singing His praises.

The last thing Jesus did on earth was bless the disciples, and the first thing they did was worship Him. Like the disciples, put worship first.

How well do you understand worship? As you read your Bible, look for the word, learn what the Bible says, and then live your life in response to God. "God, help me to desire to please You so my life may be an act of worship."

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Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference John 1:1-28 2 Kings 7-9

Guilty Silence

2 Kings 7-9, John 1:1-28
Key Verse: 2 Kings 7:9

Early one Saturday there was a knock on the door. The friend standing there asked, "What size suit do you wear?" I told him. He then said, "There's a garage sale two streets over and they are selling suits your size. You might want to check it out."

I did. And I bought five designer suits in excellent condition for $10 each! Only one needed any altering. My friend had brought good news.

Having good news is one thing; sharing it is another. If later my friend had said, "I should have told you about the garage sale near you," the news would not have been as good.

Getting a good deal on a suit is pretty minor compared to the good news God has given us-the good news of the Gospel. Knowing it and not sharing it is not right.

Four lepers understood that principle. The city of Samaria was under siege and the people expected to starve to death. These men decided to surrender to the enemy, since they figured they were going to die anyway.

When they got to the enemy camp, they found that God had cause the Arameans to flee, leaving behind everything. The lepers ate, drank and plundered. "Then they said to each other, 'We're not doing right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves'" (v. 9). Out of fear of punishment, they returned to the city and reported the good news.

We face a similar situation. Our city may not be under siege, but we have good news-Jesus saves! The principle remains: Having good news is one thing; sharing it is another. We have good news that we must tell others. When we keep it to ourselves, how will they hear?

What keeps you from telling others about Jesus? Decide right now whom you will share the Good News with, and pray for the strength to do it.

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Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference 1 Chronicles 10-2 Kings John 1:29-51

Incomplete Obedience

2 Kings 10-12, John 1:29-51
Key Verse: 2 Kings 12:3

"Done" can be a nice word. Sometimes I write the word "do" on a list and then later enjoy going back, adding two letters and making it "done." It's a nice word, if it stands alone. When it begins with "un" as in "undone" or is preceded by "needs to be" or "not quite," the word is not as nice. "Almost done" can be encouraging or discouraging. The "almost" can indicate that it is either soon to be completed or that it is remaining incomplete.

Too often a job is incomplete. The finishing touches are undone. That happens with everything from home remodeling to sewing to yard work, and, unfortunately, with obedience. Our spiritual lives too often have areas of incomplete obedience.

Israel was given the Promised Land with specific instruction to get rid of all the idols and places of idolatry. Yet repeatedly in the Old Testament we read statements such as the one found in 2 Kings 12:3: "The high places, however, were not removed." The places that were allowed to remain often became an enticement, entrapping the people in false worship practices. That is why God wanted them removed, so they would not pull people into sin.

In a similar way, we can keep in our homes and lives things that God wants removed. We can do most of what God wants but stop short of getting it done completely. Our obedience is incomplete, not fully done, and Satan uses those things that remain undone to tempt and trap us.

Are there areas of your life where obedience is incomplete? Promise today to obey God fully, asking Him to help you see the things that need to be done.

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Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference John 2 2 Kings 13-14

It Used to Be a Church

2 Kings 13-14, John 2
Key Verse: John 2:16

The sign in the front lawn said, "For Sale by Owner." What made this particular for-sale item interesting is that it was a church! It made me think-just who was the owner of this building that had been called "the house of the Lord"?

Buildings that were built to house churches sometimes become restaurants, bookstores, antique shops, offices and other such things. The original purpose of the building has been replaced by a new purpose. The reasons vary. Sometimes a congregation outgrows its facility and relocates. Often, however, it's because of something far less positive-the death of the congregation. A group may begin with a good purpose but allow the purpose to be replaced with another, one that ultimately leads to demise.

Jesus confronted the people in the temple, challenging them with the statement, "How dare you turn my Father's house into a market!" (v. 16). When personal gain was more desired than worship, the temple became something other than what God intended.

As you study the Bible, read carefully to learn God's purposes for the Church. Recognize also the temptation to turn from His purposes to our pleasures. It happened in Jesus' day and it happens in ours.

Maybe that sign in the lawn of the church was telling the truth. The real owner was selling it because it no longer served His purpose.

"God, I know You love the Church and want it to bring glory to You. Help me learn from the Bible Your purposes and keep my desires in check. May You be pleased as we worship and serve You."

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