In our chronological Bible study, we took a look at King Hezekiah, and we just finished taking a glance at the ministry of the prophet Isaiah. Now we are back in the story of the kings as we look at Hezekiah's son Manasseh. What a disappointment. While Hezekiah was not a perfect ruler, most of his choices brought blessing for God's people. Manasseh brought nothing but heartache for 55 years for his people--he "filled Jerusalem end to end" with innocent bloodshed. He even sacrificed his own son.
The chapter in 2 Chronicles mentions Manasseh's plea for God's mercy. And God chose to grant him a second chance. Believe me; you and I cannot comprehend God's capacity for showing mercy and grace to people as evil as Manasseh. You and I cannot comprehend that God completely washes away our own sins. We can't forgive ourselves; so we assume God doesn't altogether wipe our slates clean either. Honey, if God looked at Manasseh and saw someone worth redemption, then He can also look at you with compassion. Make a fresh start with Jesus in this New Year of 2009. Bring your worries, fears, and wrongdoings to the throne of God, and leave them there. Do not pick them up again. Walk free in Christ, and do only what He calls you to as we close out the first decade of the new millenium this next year.
Let's glorify God together every day this year!
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