Daily Dose 7-25-13

2 Chronicles 14:7-9 At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him: “Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. Were not the Cushites and Libyans a mighty army with great numbers of chariots and horsemen? Yet when you relied on the LORD, he delivered them into your hand. For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.”

For 35 years King Asa sought the LORD as he ruled Judah. They defeated enemies and enjoyed living in peace as Asa removed idols and sought God. Then, something changed. When confronted with opposition, Asa took treasures from the LORD’s temple and made a treaty with men. The rest of Asa’s reign was spent in war, turmoil and his own physical distress. We can learn a lot from Asa. God did great things through him and He wanted to continue. Yet, Asa chose to look to men instead of God and he made his own plans. What in your life does God want to help you overcome, yet you continue looking to people for help? Turn to His Word, spend time in prayer, seek HIM. Be so committed to the LORD that His eyes must stop on you as He seeks those to strengthen. God wants to increase your faith by helping you overcome. Allow Him to show off through you!

LORD, I seek You and You alone for guidance. Show me Yourway and Your plans. I need Your strength, and I cherish Your love. Amen