“Humble Yourself and Trust God”

Second Chronicles 12–13 shows both the danger of spiritual pride and the power of depending upon God.Chapter 12 records how Rehoboam became strong and then abandoned the law of the Lord. Success weakened his dependence upon God. As a result, Shishak king of Egypt invaded Judah and threatened Jerusalem.When the prophet Shemaiah confronted Rehoboam and Judah’s leaders, they humbled themselves. God showed mercy, though consequences remained.Chapter 13 then records war between Abijah of Judah and Jeroboam of Israel. Judah was badly outnumbered and eventually surrounded. But the people cried out to God, the priests sounded the trumpets, and the Lord gave Judah victory.These chapters teach us that strength can become dangerous when it produces pride, humility opens the door to mercy, and overwhelming circumstances are never greater than the God who fights for His people.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!