Hezekiah realized the mistakes he had made in leadership by allowing idols and sin into the nation. He was so focused on his accolades and his riches that he neglected an opportunity to tell visitors about his God! May we never lose sight of the ultimate purpose of our success—or take credit for what God has graciously given to us!

Despite the tangible proof that everything God had promised the Israelites was true, they found reasons not to trust that He would lead them to inherit the Promised Land. Courage is when you're scared but you still show up, trusting God to get you across the finish line.

In this episode, we'll focus on what happens when the people of God look at the outward appearance of things instead of trusting God's word. Miriam judged Moses's wife for being different, and the Israelite spies judged the Promised Land because it was intimidating. Let this passage be a lesson to us to look at God instead of looking around us for the truth!

In the second portion of the episode, we continue looking at the challenging chapters in Joseph's life—chapters God used to prepare him for being second-in-command in Egypt. Every interaction and decision Joseph made had eternal consequences, and he understood the importance of his training season. Do we understand the importance of ours?

Joseph's story illustrates the truth that, before God can take us up, He must humble us by taking us down. Everyone wanted Joseph's destiny, but few were willing to go through the years of hardship and character building that he underwent. If you're in a season of preparation, be encouraged—God has something for you on the other side!

The story of Daniel is a powerful testimony to how God can put your enemies into the hole that was meant for you! God's power enables us to live blameless and unashamed, no matter what others say about us or do to us! Put your trust in Him instead of others, and you'll be able to live in peace and confidence.

In this second portion of the episode, we delve more deeply into the importance of private prayer. Over time, this daily habit transforms not only our hearts but our lives and our perspectives! Make the sacrifice to turn away from outer things and make time for God a priority, every single day!

2 Kings 19 tells us the story of King Hezekiah and the letter he received foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem. Where do we go when a crisis hits? Hezekiah went to the Lord immediately. Private prayer time is so essential to Christian living. Get alone with the Lord today!

In this third portion of the episode, we conclude our look at the Last Supper and the covenant that Jesus' life, death, and resurrection heralded between God and man. This truth should change the way we relate to one another. They will know we belong to God by the way we love one another!

In this second portion of the episode, we continue to look at the story of the Last Supper and the lessons Jesus had for his disciples during this final meal with them. The covenant God made with us through Jesus could never be earned by us—it had to be given!