II Chronicles 26:5 “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.”
If you had a big decision to make today, would you be better off ignorant of the facts or savvy to them? If you were in a fight today, would you better off weak or with strong muscles? If you were purchasing a car today, would you be better off in deep debt or with millions of dollars in your checking account? The answer to each of these questions is obvious: it is better to be savvy, strong, and wealthy.
But ironically, sometimes your strengths can become your weaknesses. A smart and savvy person can turn proud and cynical; a person with physical strength can turn cruel; and a man with money can be consumed with greed. Even in the realm of religion, a religious man seems better suited for heaven than a “bad sinner,” but that man’s religion will keep him from Christ!
What an interesting verse we find about King Uzziah: “And as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.” When Uzziah was weak enough to seek the Lord for what he needed, God made him strong and prosperous. But the Bible says in verse 16, “But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction. . . .” Uzziah’s weakness was actually his strength; and his strength was actually his greatest weakness!
Verse 7 says, “And God helped [Uzziah] against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.” Uzziah built towers, assembled a host of fighting men, and even built catapults (verses 8-15). Verse 15 records for us that “his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.” The help Uzziah received was marvelous because it was from a marvelous God!
Sadly, Uzziah became so strong that he became weak (verse 16). A man so rich became a beggar and didn’t even know it. The king who was “marvelously helped” died a leper (verse 21). Uzziah’s strength became his weakness.
You will have things to do today that require wisdom, strength, and money. If you don’t have any, ask God for what you need. You will find that your weakness can be a great strength. And may God help us to guard against that strength becoming a weakness.
“And as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.”
Prayer Requests:
1. Protection and provision for staff
2. Salvation of unsaved teen, junior, and Deaf campers
3. Praise–17 campers saved last week in Youth/Junior/Deaf camps; 4 saved at “Ranch Sunday” evangelistic service!
Camp Quotes:
“Life is preparation for eternity.” (James 4:14)
-Evangelist Chris Miller