2 Chronicles
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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 14
Asa's piety, He strengthens his kingdom.
- Asa aimed at pleasing God, and studied to approve himself to him. Happy those that walk by this rule, not to do that which is right in their own eyes, or in the eye of the world, but which is so in God's sight. We find by experience that it is good to seek the Lord; it gives us rest; while we pursue the world, we meet with nothing but vexation. Asa consulted with his people how to make a good use of the peace they enjoyed; and concluded with them that they must not be idle, nor secure. A formidable army of Ethiopians invaded Asa's kingdom. This evil came upon them, that their faith in God might be tried. Asa's prayer is short, but it is the real language of faith and expectation from God. When we go forth in God's name, we cannot but prosper, and all things work together for the good of those whom he favours.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
Move your Faith just move step to your journey to God.
Surender all to God.
Part 1:
SCRIPTURE (in phrases): Lord There is no one besides you To help in the battle Between the powerful And those who have no strength; So help us, O Lord our God, For we trust in you, And in your name have come against this multitude. O Lord, you are our God, Let not man prevail against you.
Part 2:
BIBLE STORY (responding to each phrase): Asa’s prayer is a remarkable display of faith. He cries out, “Nothing is sure but that God reigns.” Asa recognizes that this battle belonged to the Lord. He knows that he is outnumbered. But more importantly he knows that God’s victories do not depend on the strength of man. He brings his current threat to God declaring that there is none to help but God. God is their only hope. He correctly understands that God’s power is not enhanced or limited by man’s apparent strength or weakness. They confidently go out in his name, Reminding God that He is their God. Reminding God that his entire responsibility includes defending his own reputation. Results: Man did not triumph. The Ethiopians were overthrown, and they could not recover, for they were broken before the LORD and His army. And they carried away very much spoil.
Part 3:
MY STORY and APPLICATION: When difficulties come to an alarming pitch, put God between me and my crisis. God can summon unexpected reinforcements at any moment to destroy the strength of a position that is causing me difficulties. Because there is no other to lean upon, refuse all human aid not summoned by God. Bring any and all threats to God. Follow up and collect the spoils. It is not a mistake to rely on the Lord. Example: our rental expenses.
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