30/04/2026
30th April, 2026
Daily Bible Reading
2 Chronicles 12
KJV | King James Version
And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
2 And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the Lord,
3 With twelve hundred chariots, and threescore thousand horsemen: and the people were without number that came with him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, and the Ethiopians.
4 And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.
5 Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the Lord, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.
6 Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The Lord is righteous.
7 And when the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak.
8 Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.
9 So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.
10 Instead of which king Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, that kept the entrance of the king's house.
11 And when the king entered into the house of the Lord, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber.
12 And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in Judah things went well.
13 So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the Lord had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess.
14 And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord.
15 Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.
16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.
*Commentary*
After Rehoboam had followed God for three years, it only took only two years of “forsaking the law of the Lord” to totally forfeit God’s protection. An enormous host of 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and people without number led by Shishak of Egypt marched against Judah and took all their fortified cities.
As they were about to enter Jerusalem, God made it clear through Shemaiah the prophet why this had happened. “You’ve forsaken me, so I’m placing you in Shishak’s hands."
Quickly the leaders and the king humbled themselves. God, with typical grace, relented and said they would not be destroyed. However, God said they would experience the difference between serving God and serving Shishak.
With that, Shishak marched in and stripped the Lord’s house and the king’s house of all the golden treasures Solomon had gathered. Then he placed them under tribute.
Today, focus your mind on the joys of obedience, lest you also be stripped of your freedom in Christ by some foreign Shishak invasion into your spiritual life.
*Prayer*
Our Heavenly Father,
The King of glory, the I AM THAT I AM, the Ancient of Days,
we come before Your holy throne this Thursday morning with hearts full of reverence, thanksgiving, and total surrender.
Lord, thank You for the precious gift of life.
Thank You for waking us up in peace.
Thank You for Your breath in our nostrils, strength in our bodies, and hope in our hearts.
Thank You for the protection through the night, for battles seen and unseen You fought on our behalf.
We do not take Your mercies for granted. Receive all the glory in Jesus’ name.
🌿 Prayer of Gratitude
Father, we thank You for Your goodness over our families, businesses, children, work, ministry, and health.
Thank You for every closed door that saved us from danger.
Thank You for every open door of blessing ahead of us.
Thank You because even when we do not understand Your ways, You remain faithful.
We return all praise to You this morning.
🌿 Prayer of Confession
Merciful Lord, we humbly ask for forgiveness.
In every way we have sinned against You in thoughts, words, actions, and omissions, please have mercy upon us.
Wash us thoroughly with the blood of Jesus.
Remove every spiritual pollution, every disobedience, every pride, every bitterness, every unbelief, and every hidden fault.
Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a right spirit within us.
Let nothing hinder our prayers this morning.
🌿 Prayer for Divine Healing
Jehovah Rapha, our Great Physician, we call upon You for divine healing.
Every sickness in our bodies, every pain, every weakness, every disease, every long-standing affliction — Lord, stretch forth Your healing hands.
Heal us physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
Let every troubled heart receive peace.
Let every weary soul receive strength.
By Your stripes we declare healing and restoration in Jesus’ mighty name.
🌿 Prayer for Divine Protection
Father Almighty, be our shield and defense today.
As we go out and come in, preserve our lives.
Protect our homes from evil, accidents, robbery, sudden death, bad news, and every satanic attack.
Cover our children, spouses, relatives, and loved ones under the blood of Jesus.
Let no weapon formed against us prosper.
Surround us with Your angels throughout this day.
🌿 Prayer for Business Expansion and Financial Open Doors
Lord, we commit our businesses, work, contracts, and daily labor into Your hands.
You are the One who gives power to make wealth.
Father, enlarge our coast.
Send divine helpers and destiny connectors.
Bring customers, favor, profitable contracts, and financial breakthroughs.
Let every spirit of stagnation, loss, debt, and dryness be broken.
Cause our businesses to flourish, multiply, and expand beyond human expectation.
Let this Thursday bring testimonies of increase.
🌿 Prayer for Evangelism — Africa for Christ at Lagos University
Lord Jesus, we lift before You the ongoing evangelistic outreach Africa for Christ taking place at Lagos University.
Father, let Your Spirit move mightily in that campus.
Prepare the hearts of students, lecturers, workers, and everyone attending.
Let the preaching of the Word come with power and conviction.
Let chains be broken, let souls be convicted, let backsliders return, and let many surrender to Christ.
We pray for the speakers, organizers, choristers, counselors, and all workers — strengthen them and fill them afresh with the Holy Spirit.
Let signs and wonders follow Your Word.
May this outreach truly win Africa for Christ and preserve every soul harvested for Your kingdom.
🌿 Intercessory Prayer for the Family of Mr Isaac Nneyem
Father of mercy, we stand in the gap this morning for the family of Mr Elijah Nneyem.
Lord, visit this family with Your divine presence.
Where there is weakness, bring strength.
Where there is confusion, bring peace.
Where there is financial burden, provide supernaturally.
Where there is sickness, release healing.
Where there is sorrow, release comfort.
Where there is delay, open doors.
Let unity, love, favor, and uncommon testimonies rest upon this household.
Fight every battle they cannot fight by themselves and let Your name be glorified in their lives.
🌿 Closing Prayer
Father, as we step into this Thursday, we declare:
today shall be a day of favor, victory, progress, divine connection, open heavens, and joyful news.
No evil shall come near us.
Our prayers shall return with testimonies.
We shall laugh, we shall prosper, we shall shine, and we shall be fruitful.
Thank You, faithful God.
For in Jesus Christ’s mighty and victorious name we have prayed,
Amen.
