2 Chronicles 26:4-5
“He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. 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.”
Since he had become a Christian, Al had always tried to do what was right. He read his Bible and prayed frequently . . . and as he grew spiritually, Al was able to see the hand of God at work in his life.
But then something happened! Al owned a classic automobile that he had restored from the ground up. When it was finished he decided he was going to sell it for a huge profit. Al had been given counsel to honor God with a portion of the profits. He agreed, but thought he had a better plan—keep all of the profits, buy an even more expensive auto to restore that would bring even more profit—then he would be able to give more.
Al rejected the counsel and kept all of the profits with which he bought his new classic car to restore. But, from the very beginning things began to go wrong. There were huge unforeseen costs that drained his money and embittered his heart.
In today’s Scripture we are introduced to a young man who became King of Israel when he was only sixteen. His name was Uzziah. The significant thing that stands out in this passage is that, “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.”
Wouldn’t that be a wonderful description to be said of you, or me—not how smart we are, or what wonderful position we fill, or how much money we make? I would much rather be remembered as a person who does what is right in the eyes of the Lord.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing to others!
—Pastor Cecil