1 Kings Twenty - Two

There is a lot of things happening in this chapter, though one stood out above the rest. The messenger who went to collect Micaiah instructs him to give a favorable report since all the other prophets were doing the same. However, Micaiah knew that his responsibility and allegiance lied with God and not the opinion of man. Then, in that moment when he had the opportunity to say what was wanting to be heard instead of what was right Micaiah spoke from principle.

Ahab places him in a prison cell to be held until his safe return. Because I don't remember the rest of Micaiah's story at this point it seems that becasue his prophecy came true that he will be in that cell for a long time.

It is easy in life to tell people what they want to hear even if it is not the truth. I believe a large part of the test in character is being able to speak the truth regardless of the circumstance. Especially when the truth comes from God.

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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1 Kings Twenty - Two

I couldn't believe what my eyes were reading this monring. Ahab wants a vineyard that isn't his. Naboth says that he is unwilling to give it or sell it to the king because it was part of his inheritance. Ahab goes back to the palace and throws a good ol fashioned hissy fit that would make any two year old proud (I am speaking now from experience). Jezebel (the name just sounds evil) develops what she had to think was the only option. Eliminate Naboth.

Take a step back and realize what happened here.
A man was killed so another man can plant potatoes. Be aware of what is going on in your heart and how your emotions are effecting you. You do not want to sacrifice something menial today for something special tomorrow.

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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1 Kings Twenty

And then there was war. What I found most interesting was verse 28. God declares that He is not only the God of the hills but also of the valley. he is stating that there is nothing He is not capable of, a feat which is greater than that of the imaginary gods the Arameans serve.

I love it in scripture when God refocuses people's attention to His majesty. I wonder though, how many times is God revealing His splendor to us but we are too concerned with our own situation to acknowledge it?

God is always at work. We need to open our eyes and our heat to experience His glory.

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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