2 Chron 26:4 [Uzziah] did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.
Once again we have a story of a king who did not finish well. He started well and was blessed by God, but he got very full of himself, started acting in his own power instead of depending on God. Again, I know this is relevant to my own situation, to the anger, frustration, fear, and resentment I am feeling so often and so deeply, but I am having trouble discerning whether this is a warning to not stray from God or a call to action in His name.
2 Chron 26:5 He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.
A friend asked yesterday about the line between wrath/sin and righteousness indignation. She asked, “Shouldn’t we all be flipping tables right now?” However, I feel like my rage is more “impotent fury” than righteousness indignation. I don’t feel like I have the power to enact positive change for anyone—myself, my family, my colleagues, my students. Jesus, Help me.
2 Chron 26:16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. You have definitely got my attention, Lord, and I am trying diligently to discern what You would have me to do from here. Show me, Lord. Direct me. Guide me. Help me to shine Your light for all. Grant me the peace and hope that can only come from You. Draw me closer. Amen.
2 Chron 26:17-18 Azariah the priest with eighty other courageous priests of the LORD followed him in. They confronted King Uzziah….
Have a blessed day.