Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Chronicles 20:21 (New Living Translation)

21 After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang:

“Give thanks to the Lord;
his faithful love endures forever!”

A battle is about to begin. The King has the army ready. Leading the troops into battle are…singers? Yes, singers.

First they sing to the army telling the army to give thanks to God.

Next they sing a praise describing God and God’s all-enduring love.

Talk to God. Talk to one another about God. Hmmm. What else should we be doing before a trying episode in our lives? Pretty simple. How is it that we make things so much more complicated than necessary? I guess we often try too hard.

Please God, help me to rest, breathe, and use the simplest things that you provide that are far more than sufficient.