Faithful

Jotham Ruled as King For 16 years

Jotham was 25 years old when he became king of Judah and he ruled for 16 years (v. 1). Jotham also co-reigned with his son for four years so that the reference of 16 years does not include that period. He obeyed the Lord and was a faithful example of his father Uzziah, except he never burned …

Idolaters are Killed

This chapter presents a picture of coming judgment. After Eusocial had seen how corrupt Jerusalem had become, God called one man to spare the small minority who had been faithful (v. 1). Then He called six men to slaughter the wicked people in the city and a scribe …

Fulfill Your Ministry with Excellence

No God-directed ministry is small or unimportant. We do not measure the fulfillment of a ministry only on the basis of statistics, or on what people see. To be “watchful and endure afflictions” (v. 5) means to keep cool when the circumstances of life are pressing in o …

IllustrationDavid Ring Used by God in an Unusual Way

It is amazing to see how God uses certain handicapped people in such a powerful and effective way. David Ring is one of those special people that is an unusual man of God that has been used …

IllustrationLady With Arthritis Faithfully Attends Church

An elderly Christian lady, who was crippled with arthritis, used to hobble to the services of the church on crutches. It was a great ordeal and required of her a considerable amount of toil and pain. A friend of hers observed her regular and faithful attendance and asked, & …

IllustrationSpurgeon – “Enough to give account for “

A young preacher once complained to Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous Baptist preacher, that he did not have as big a church as he deserved. “How many do you preach to?” Spurgeon asked. “Oh about 100,” the man replied. Solemnly Spurgeon said, “That will …