“But when King Uzziah became strong, he grew arrogant, and that led to his downfall.” (2 Chronicles 26:16a)
King Uzziah started well by doing those things /that were pleasing to
the Lord. He won significant victories /over the enemies of Judah, for
the Lord was with him. But when Uzziah became strong, he became
arrogant and lost his sense of needing God.
That’s the problem with
blessings /in our lives /sometimes.
Instead of creating a thoughtful
heart //that wants to draw closer to Jesus /in a deeper way, we tend toward
pride and self-dependence.
Today, let’s humble ourselves /as we
remember that all God’s favor in the past came /not because of who we
are,
but rather in spite of our failings and shortcomings.
It all
happened /because of Christ’s amazing grace and mercy.
Praise God!
* over; In superiority to:
Read 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 to learn more about King Uzziah’s life.