June 14th
Today’s Reading:
1 Kings 15, 2 Chronicles 13–14, Philippians 4
June 14 – Trusting the Lord for Victory
Scripture Focus:
“Do you really think you can stand against the kingdom of the Lord that is led by the descendants of David? … But as for us, the Lord is our God, and we have not abandoned him. … We are following the instructions of the Lord our God, but you have abandoned him. … So you see, God is with us. He is our leader… So Judah defeated Israel on that occasion because they trusted in the Lord, the God of their ancestors.”
— 2 Chronicles 13:8, 10–12, 18 NLT
“Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God. … 'The land is still ours because we sought the Lord our God, and he has given us peace on every side.'”
— 2 Chronicles 14:2, 7 NLT
“Then Asa cried out to the Lord his God, ‘O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! … For we trust in you alone…’”
— 2 Chronicles 14:11 NLT
The timeline today aligns beautifully—1 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 13–14 describe the same events from different perspectives, much like the four Gospels do. Kings gives us the historical overview, while Chronicles gives us the heart of the matter—showing how God responded to faith, obedience, and worship.
Here’s what stands out to me:
When you are with the Lord, He is with you.
Judah didn’t win because they were stronger or better trained. They won because they trusted in the Lord and honored Him as God Almighty. Their priests worshiped, they followed His instructions, and they went into battle in His name. And God responded with victory.
In the New Testament, we’re reminded that through Jesus, we too are kings and priests (Revelation 1:6). When we confess Jesus as Lord and receive Him into our lives, His promises, His strength, and His peace become ours. We are not powerless—we walk in His authority. But we must remember this truth when battles come.
That’s why Philippians 4 is so essential.
These are verses every believer should memorize and cling to:
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord.” — Philippians 4:1 NLT
“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. And the God of peace will guard your hearts and minds.” — Philippians 4:8b–9
“Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” — Philippians 4:9 NLT
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13 NLT
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 NLT
Lesson for Me:
Every day brings its own battles—some visible, others hidden in the heart. But in every one, I have a choice: to panic or to pray. To trust in my strength or to call on the Lord.
When I trust Him and obey His Word, He is with me. That’s where victory begins.
Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You in every battle. Help me to stay true to You, to seek You first, and to remember that You are my strength and my peace. I don’t want to fight in my own power—I want to walk in the victory that’s already mine in Christ. Teach me to call on Your name every time fear rises. You are my God, and I will trust in You.
📖 Application Questions:
1. What battles are you facing right now—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Have you stopped to ask the Lord for help like Asa did?
2. Are there areas in your life where you’ve been tempted to trust in your own strength or understanding instead of God’s?
3. How can you intentionally stay “true to the Lord” today (Philippians 4:1)? What distractions might be pulling your focus away?
4. What does trusting God look like practically for you? Is it praying before responding? Speaking truth instead of fear? Letting go of control?
5. Which verse from Philippians 4 do you most need to memorize and lean on today? How can you remind yourself to call on the Lord when a battle rises?
Scripture Focus:
“Do you really think you can stand against the kingdom of the Lord that is led by the descendants of David? … But as for us, the Lord is our God, and we have not abandoned him. … We are following the instructions of the Lord our God, but you have abandoned him. … So you see, God is with us. He is our leader… So Judah defeated Israel on that occasion because they trusted in the Lord, the God of their ancestors.”
— 2 Chronicles 13:8, 10–12, 18 NLT
“Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God. … 'The land is still ours because we sought the Lord our God, and he has given us peace on every side.'”
— 2 Chronicles 14:2, 7 NLT
“Then Asa cried out to the Lord his God, ‘O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! … For we trust in you alone…’”
— 2 Chronicles 14:11 NLT
The timeline today aligns beautifully—1 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 13–14 describe the same events from different perspectives, much like the four Gospels do. Kings gives us the historical overview, while Chronicles gives us the heart of the matter—showing how God responded to faith, obedience, and worship.
Here’s what stands out to me:
When you are with the Lord, He is with you.
Judah didn’t win because they were stronger or better trained. They won because they trusted in the Lord and honored Him as God Almighty. Their priests worshiped, they followed His instructions, and they went into battle in His name. And God responded with victory.
In the New Testament, we’re reminded that through Jesus, we too are kings and priests (Revelation 1:6). When we confess Jesus as Lord and receive Him into our lives, His promises, His strength, and His peace become ours. We are not powerless—we walk in His authority. But we must remember this truth when battles come.
That’s why Philippians 4 is so essential.
These are verses every believer should memorize and cling to:
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord.” — Philippians 4:1 NLT
“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. And the God of peace will guard your hearts and minds.” — Philippians 4:8b–9
“Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” — Philippians 4:9 NLT
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13 NLT
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 NLT
Lesson for Me:
Every day brings its own battles—some visible, others hidden in the heart. But in every one, I have a choice: to panic or to pray. To trust in my strength or to call on the Lord.
When I trust Him and obey His Word, He is with me. That’s where victory begins.
Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You in every battle. Help me to stay true to You, to seek You first, and to remember that You are my strength and my peace. I don’t want to fight in my own power—I want to walk in the victory that’s already mine in Christ. Teach me to call on Your name every time fear rises. You are my God, and I will trust in You.
📖 Application Questions:
1. What battles are you facing right now—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Have you stopped to ask the Lord for help like Asa did?
2. Are there areas in your life where you’ve been tempted to trust in your own strength or understanding instead of God’s?
3. How can you intentionally stay “true to the Lord” today (Philippians 4:1)? What distractions might be pulling your focus away?
4. What does trusting God look like practically for you? Is it praying before responding? Speaking truth instead of fear? Letting go of control?
5. Which verse from Philippians 4 do you most need to memorize and lean on today? How can you remind yourself to call on the Lord when a battle rises?