Contemplative Bible Reading

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Now

July 5th, 2009 · No Comments

2 Chronicles 29:11 (New International Version)

My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before him and serve him, to minister before him and to burn incense.”

This is a statement made by King Hezekiah of Judah. He has recently ascended to the throne and is attempting to revive the people to worshipping the LORD after years or apathy.

The highlighted verse is his last statement to the people.

…do not be negligent now…

Now is the time for these people to do right by God. Now, not tomorrow or next year, but now.

I am one of those people who like to be prepared. Being prepared often means taking the time now to prepare for the future. It is easy for me and those like me to spend some much of “now” preparing for “later.” We tend to forget about doing “now.”

God, help me to do “now,” now instead of later.

Tags: 2 Chronicles · Old Testament

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