2 Kings 15 -- The Snowball Builds Into A Boulder

Same song, 59th verse....

About the kings of Judah, God kept saying that they did what He said was RIGHT, but the PEOPLE....

There CAN be a time when we have good leaders, even moral government, but the citizens themselves are the ones not caring and causing the downfall of a nation.  Such appeared to be happening throughout this time in Judah.  Kings were enjoying LONG reigns while in Israel they were lucky to rule TWO YEARS.  Poor Uzziah, one of Judah's kings, also did what God said was RIGHT, but "The Lord struck Uzziah with a skin disease, which he had until the day he died.  So he had to live in a separate house.  His son was in charge of the palace and governed the people of the land."

In Israel, though, one king ruled just 6 months, then was assassinated.  His successor lasted ONE month before meeting the same fate.  Then a super evil king hung on for 10 YEARS, followed by his son for 2 years, who was also assassinated by a man who ruled for 20 YEARS as Israel headed toward Assyrian captivity.

I found myself wondering WHY some of the evil ones were left in power for so long, and the only answer I could come up with was that God was letting them have their own way because they'd CHOSEN to forego His BEST way.

Father, regardless of what I might THINK is the best way, I want YOUR way.  Please show me what that is, and don't let me blindly go into something that will have dire consequences.  I trust only You for my well-being and protection -- even from MYSELF.

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Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford