A guy is on his way home from work. His wife calls him and tells him to be careful because she saw on the news that some lunatic was driving the wrong way on the interstate. He says it’s worse than that … There are hundreds of them.*

Think about actions of the past that may get people going the wrong way and get them in a bind. It may be something like saying something out of anger, buying something that was not needed, or taking the wrong advice from someone. 

Foolish actions not only get us into a bind but also affect those around us. Our family, neighbors, co-workers, and community. Reading today in 2 Kings 16, Ahaz became king after Jotham’s death. He was a wicked king of Judah and his foolish actions included sacrificing his son in the fire as an offering to an idol. This detestable practice of idol worship along with offering sacrifices and burned incense at the high places set the stage for failure.

God was not with Ahaz and a coalition of Israel and Syria to the north invaded Judah inflicting heavy casualties. It was Judah’s darkest hour so Ahaz paid Assyria to help in the war. He paid with gold taken from the temple. He was totally under Assyria’s control and even allowed the king of Assyria to lead Judah rather than God.

It all started with idol, dominoes from there, and Ahaz got in a bind. Then, he took extreme measures to get his situation straightened out. The foolish actions of Ahaz caused his family and nation to suffer. We can be grateful that because of Jesus, we have a sure Way to head back in the right direction. All we need to understand is that His grace is enough. Then we can begin the process of correcting foolish actions with actions that are thought out and get us back on track.

Things will fall into place because of His grace. Because of the Savior, there is a change in behavior; following where He leads and doing good deeds; accepting the truth and teaching our youth; learning His ways and giving Him praise.

This day Lord, we are thankful for grace which the book of Truth tells us about. You give us the opportunity to be holy and receive the Spirit that guides us along the path. Your Word Lord coaches us towards holiness. Help us to make the right choices by following the Light as we read Your Word, apply it, and share it. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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