Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Chronicles 12:12 (Christian Standard Bible)

12 When Rehoboam humbled himself, the Lord’s anger turned away from him, and he did not destroy him completely. Besides that, conditions were good in Judah.

King Rehoboam of Judah chose the path of unrighteousness. He forgot about God and went the way of the pagan idolaters. God was punishing Rehoboam. Rehoboam finally recognized his folly, humbled himself, and turned back to God.

In turn, God didn’t destroy Rehoboam, but made life tough enough for a lesson to be instilled.

Besides that, conditions were good in Judah. Note, God was in Judah. God was and is everywhere. Where there is God, there is some good. God’s creation, this whole earth, is good. Hence, life anywhere on this whole earth is pretty good. If you don’t think so, go live on the moon or Mars and see how it is.

Besides the actions of some people, conditions are good here. If a few people would be faithful to God, conditions would improve.

Lots of folks hate the above statements. Faithfulness to God improves the situation. That isn’t a popular statement. Still, it seems to me to be true. I should be able to convince others of that. Please God, help me to be a better convincer.