Read 2 Chronicles 14-16
This week we conclude our look at how godliness is beneficial for all areas of life. This week we are going to look at an example from the Old Testament of a king whose practice of godliness not only affected him but affected an entire nation of people. King Asa became king over all of Judah. He was one of a very few kings who followed after God. In Chapter 14 we are introduced to him. The very first verse is a testimony of this king’s practice of godliness. He did what was right and good in the eyes of the Lord. But Asa did not just stop there. He did not simply just follow after God in word. He followed after God in what he did. The next verses spell it out for us as Asa rids the land of idols, alters to other gods. Then he commanded the people to seek after God and to obey the law and all the commandments. Then comes Asa's first big test as king. An army from Ethiopia is coming to attack. He takes his army out to fight. But before battle Asa seeks the Lords counsel. Guess what God gave them the victory. You may be thinking what does this have to do with me? Because of Asa's practice of godliness (seeking after God and desiring to please Him), God gave Asa victory over his enemies, and gave him the power to impact others around him. God will do the same for you. What enemies are you facing today? (Bad habits, loneliness, relationship problems, etc...) Are there those around you who need you to share Christ with them? God wants to use you to impact your friends. God wants to give you strength to face the enemies in your life and give you victory over them. Are you willing to seek God and please Him?
Father thank you that you give to us examples like Asa to see that godliness really does make a difference. Help us to seek after you and desire to please you in all we do. Help this practice to be more than just words, but help us to put it into practice
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