Are God's Word and promises still true for us today?

Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20) was a good king … although messing up on occasion, he chose life.

Jehoram, (2 Chronicles 21) Jehoshaphat’s son was an evil king … he chose death (and died a painful death for his wicked deeds).

When you read the above 2 chapters one after the other, note the contrasting words and language – in one, words of life in the other death and decay.

Why would God allow evil kings to keep inheriting the throne? Reminder, both Jehoshaphat and Jehoram were of King David's line - read 2 Chronicles 21:7 which explains.:

“Yet the LORD was not willing to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and since he had promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever.”

God’s word and promises, like himself, are eternal. We can stand on them, count them as true ... they will never fail us, He will never fail us.

“You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: ‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.'” Psalm 89:3-4

Application:

• God’s faithfulness is evident in 2 Chronicles 20 and 21 and still applies to us this day – praise God.
• God’s mercies are inexhaustible and his truth is firm, unchangeable and still apply to us this day – praise God.
• God’s covenant with the house of David, represents the covenant of grace made with Christ and will all of us believers – praise God.
• We can praise and thank God for his faithfulness, his mercy and grace every day in every situation – God is in control of our lives, all we need do is submit to his will for us.

Be blessed.