Trust in the Lord

Some interesting drama as I read through the Old Testament story of the various Kings of Israel and Judah. In 2Chronicles 14-15 King Asa turns out to be a man who truly trusts in the Lord. He sought the Lord when he was up against a formidable army twice his size. He humbly prayed for God's help and "The Lord routed the Ethiopians (2Chron.14:12). God wonderfully delivered and the nation prospered under his leadership. In chapter 15 the prophet Azariah came and warned that they should seek the Lord and if they did so they would find Him (enjoy God's presence and blessing). So the people entered a covenant, a commitment to seek the Lord and they enjoyed revival. Unfortunately, Asa turned his trust away from the Lord in Chapter 16 and decided to trust the King of Aram instead of the King of Kings. As expected things did NOT go well when he turned his eyes away from the Lord. A great reminder to us that the Lord really is to be trusted. "For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that tHe may strongly support those whose heart is completely His" 2Chron.16:9.