Daily Devotional for Saturday, June 27
Uzziah’s Accomplishments
“And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah did. And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper,” 2 Chronicles 26:4, 5.
We can learn much about our relationship with our Heavenly Father through raising our own children. I recall when our children were young, my husband and I would often discuss our frustrations, only to realize we were no different in our relationship with the Lord. We wondered when they would learn that obedience brings rewards and disobedience brings punishment. We desired to bless our children’s lives. Then we would pause and have the Spirit hit us with the fact that we are slow to learn those lessons as well. The truth of the matter is that God also loves to bless His obedient children just as we do.
As King Uzziah sought the Lord and did right in His sight, he prospered exceedingly. God gave him a great army with advanced weapons so that he was able to conquer his enemies. He built towers and wells, planted fields and vineyards and the Lord blessed everything he did. He became wealthy and his fame spread far abroad. Oh, how the Lord prospered King Uzziah!
Our God is a righteous, loving Father above. He is intimately involved in the lives of His children. God cares for each of us more than we can fathom. He longs to bless your life in ways you cannot imagine, and He is able to do so? Are you living a life of obedience to Him? Are you seeking Him and His direction for your life, even if that means sacrificing your own will? These things are not easy to do in our flesh. But as we give the Spirit control of our lives, great spiritual blessings will follow.
REFLECTION
“Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it” (Luke 11:28).
Darla Goodrum