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This morning I was reading 2 Chronicles 17   
The King is a good one....   
He obeys God's laws
He is blessed
His country is secure and stable
and prosperous

There is a direct correlation in the Old Testament
between obedience to God's laws
and how things went.....
Good..... or bad....

Reading Kings and Chronicles
it is almost like a roller coaster....
The nation's condition cycled up and down
depending on the ruler and the people's response to
God's laws...
..... Old Testament....

And then I read Paul's instructions to the Corinthians
As they were obedient
and generous
Paul reminded them
that God would supply and even enlarge their harvest with every kind of Riches
for the purpose of blessing others...
ref 2 Cor 9:10, 11

Old Testament... Nation blessed as a witness to those around them
New Testament... Person's blessed as a witness to those around them.....

Lord,
I am reminded
that You love to Bless Your people
in either covenant.....
For the purpose of bringing others to know
and give their lives to You
that they too
would live in the amazing Plans
You have for each one....

You call for a submissive heart
and actual actions
of obedience...
and You pour out....

I choose again
today,
to walk in Your ways.
Lead by your Spirit
Instructed by Your Word..

Thank You
for pouring in
that I might
pour out...

Yes.

PJ