Ranging Eyes and Wandering Hearts

Scheduled Reading (Click here to read)

• 2 Chronicles 16 - 18:27
• Psalm 92:2-8
• Proverbs 18:11-13
• Acts 21:1-26

Selected Passage: 2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

Just yesterday we were reading about Asa and how he did what he could to prepare himself while relying on the Lord to win the battle. Now today, we read that Asa was an over-achiever. He quit relying on the Lord, and began to rely on others around him. There is a big difference between being prudent and being expedient. Yesterday, Asa was being prudent, responsible, wise. Today, Asa appears to be faithless, calculating, and shrewd.
I believe his success came with a curse. He allowed pride to take root. He began to believe that he could manipulate his circumstances apart from God. We must all be careful with success when it follows obedience to God, lest we be tempted to take credit for ourselves. Always be careful to intentionally and gratefully acknowledge and glorify God for the work He has accomplished around you.
Look at this way... God is up to something amazing, and He invites you to have a front row seat to watch Him work right in front of you.