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Fixing Our Eyes On Him

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

King Ahaz worshiped idols and promoted evil as written about in yesterday’s post. His actions resulted in troubling times for his people and rather than being faithful to God, he became even more disloyal which would lead to further decline.

It’s important to include God in every thought and activity throughout the day. Expect his presence all the time. Pray without ceasing and converse with Him while performing everyday tasks. He’s present now while you read. He’s present during good times and bad times.

As I read in 2 Chronicles, some kings are good and some are bad. We can be thankful that Christ is our perfect King today and here’s a video that reminds of His presence: Here Is Our King – David Crowder Band.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:1-2

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Focused on His Presence

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Ahaz then became king as recorded in 2 Chronicles 28. He was unfaithful to the Lord; making cast idols for worshipping the Baals, burning incense and even sacrificing his sons in the fire. He didn’t go to the Lord for help but went to the king of Assyria for help. He even took items from the Temple of Lord and gave them to the king. Then he started taking the furnishings from the Temple to set up altars at every street corner in Jerusalem and built high places in every town of Judah to burn sacrifices to other gods.

All this activity angered God and the results were devastating for Judah. The Arameans defeated them in war and then Israel struck Judah with a blow; affecting the lives of the people. Many soldiers were killed and plunder was taken. Wives, sons and daughters of these soldiers were taken captive with the intent to make them slaves.

Worshiping idols and promoting evil resulted in troubling times. Rather than asking for God’s help, Ahaz became even more unfaithful and this would lead to his further decline. What can we take away from the passage today? One is to focus solely on God.

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This day with God, expect His presence all the time. He’s present on the back porch in the fresh breeze as the warm, golden sunshine warms your face. He’s present when you read. He’s present when you meet others. He’s present when you take a walk and see the neighborhood children playing. He’s present when the day lets go and the unique mixture of the sounds of night produce a special music that sooths the soul. He’s present when you reflect and have a few minutes in silence, putting away the cares and concerns and noise of the day, listening for the Holy Spirit.

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Faith Provides Balance

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

King Uzziah prospered when he sought God but pride would lead to his downfall. It is faith that provides a balance. It assures a positive future during difficulties and humility during good times.

Over the course of a lifetime, commitment to the path of God builds faith. Also, momentum grows when we continue to walk in the light as we trust, obey, and follow. Here is a song that inspires this commitment: Walk by Faith – Jeremy Camp.

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1

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The Faith Factor

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

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The most important factor in the growth of Uzziah’s power is that he sought God and grew in faith as presented in 2 Chronicles 26-27. Uzziah received help from his instructor named Zechariah who taught him to fear God. He was victorious in war and he rebuilt towns as God helped. Other accomplishments included building towers to help with securing Judah and cisterns to help provide water for the livestock in the rural areas. He put to work many in the fields and vineyards of the fertile lands (V. 26:10).

He had a well trained army with plenty of weapons and supplies. His political power and fame spread until pride got to him. He burned incense to God in the temple and this was not right because only the priests were consecrated for this activity. The priests corrected him but Uzziah became angry. While he was raging at the priests in their presence before the incense altar in the Lord’s temple, leprosy broke out on his forehead (V. 26:19). He spent the rest of his life in seclusion.

Jotham his son became king at the age of 25 and he learned from his father’s successes and mistakes. The only weakness of his rule as noted by the chronicler is that the people continued their corrupt practices (V. 27:2). He did not enter the temple of the Lord and he kept his pride in check and was mostly successful throughout his reign.

Faith was a factor in success for both Uzziah and Jotham. It can also be a major factor in our own life and goals. It is faith that provides a balanced life; assuring hope for a positive future during difficulties and humility during good times. This day with God, believe that every doubt or fear will be replaced with a deep abiding trust in Him.

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Advantages of Believing, Following, and Obeying

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

Amaziah was a king who didn’t understand the power of God to protect from enemies. He didn’t believe, follow, or obey the ONE with wisdom who leads the way to a secure future. Today, we have the advantage because we know of a King who is the Way. Here’s a video that praises our King today: The Way – Jeremy Camp.