November 17, 2013 – 2 Chronicles 16 – 17

Asa reminded me of the story of Moses and striking the rock.  Moses had seen all the works of God, he spoke to God, maybe the closest human to God since Adam and Eve.  Still, when ask to strike the rock and get water, his lack of faith made him strike it twice and so he was not able to enter the promise land.  Asa had seen a great victory against an overwhelming army.  When this army came, he turned to God and God brought victory.  Asa sees another great army approaching and turns to, not God, but another nation.  Even though it works, it is short term and God tells him that because he did not rely on God, war will be his for the rest of his reign.  It is so easy to judge Asa until we think about all the Godly moments we have seen, felt, prayed for, gifts given and really are honest with ourselves how many times we fall.

It always seems that the kings that live in a Godly way are showered with gifts.  Solomon comes to mind, but here, Jehoshaphat is in the same position.  Trust in God, God will provide.  Granted, gold and silver might not be brought to your doorstep, but God will provide.