#soap # 2 Chronicles 34 ## Title: Take God’s Words Seriously ## Scripture: (2 Chronicles 34:19) “When the king heard the words of the law, he tore his clothes.” (NET) ## Observation: I was not part of the original Harry Potter craze. They say that people would wait in lines at bookstores when the next Harry Potter book was due to come out. Then, they would block off the necessary time to read it straight through right away. People will do similar things to see their favorite movie star or musical hero. However, when it comes to the timeless words of the Creator of the Universe, we simply don’t have time for it. We take God’s Word for granted because we have forgotten that it is not mere words on a page. It is the decrees of God. It is the gateway to knowing the mind of God. It is the source of life, hope, prosperity, strength, and so much more. When the king heard the words of God, he took them seriously. He knew the power behind those words. Because of his posture toward the words of God, God had mercy on him. There is a sobering question that is worth thinking about today, “If God judged you according to how seriously you took His Word, how would it go?” What course correction do you need to make today? ## Application: Make time every day to slowly read through God’s Word and apply it. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your Word. It leads us closer to You.