Topic: Lessons from King Uzziah
Text:II Chron. 26: 1-15 More Lessons:II Chro.. 28: 19-27
Bible Reading in One Year: Hebrew 11-13
Uzziah was a young boy of 16 years when he became king. Like Uzziah, you mustn't become very old before you become a responsible, great and prosperous person; you can start now. You don't have to be as old as your father before you achieve what he achieved. Y our dream should not be to inherit your father's property when he is gone but to surpass his achievements and to do better than he did. God expects you to go farther and higher than the previous generation; that is the plan of God for you. Even though Uzziah was young, he had great achievements. W e can learn a lot from both his achievements and mistakes.
He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah… II Chron. 26:2. That is restoration. The city of Eloth was taken during his father's reign but he restored what his father lost. You should be a son like Isaac who prospered to a point where he reopened his father's wells that were taken over and closed by the enemies. Abraham was great but Isaac waxed greater (Gen 26: 12-18).
He reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was also Jecoliah of Jerusalem… v 3 That is longevity. He was one of the longest reigning kings of Israel; he reigned for long. His father's and mother's name were mentioned and then his names. He added to the family name and his parents' good reputation. Children from good homes should not destroy a name and reputation that their parents' have laboured to build by their dressing, rascality and misbehaviour. While in school, some children do certain things that bring disrepute to their parents' name.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah did (v4). He followed after the footsteps of his father Amaziah. Christian parents, it is time to start checking whether your children are following your footsteps or not And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines: v 6. He prevailed over his enemies and you will also prevail over your enemies, in Jesus’ name. He was strong and was a threat to the enemy. He wasn't a kind of believer that was always looking for someone to rescue him from the enemy, he rather put the enemies to their heels. You should not remain a kind of Christian always seeking someone to deliver you from demons and sicknesses; you should grow and be a threat to the devil, and start delivering others from him.
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah:…v 8. When your enemies start celebrating you, you are made. As you apply these principles, the enemies of your destiny will come to your feet and submit, in the name of Jesus.
Unfortunately, Uzziah died of disobedience after becoming very strong, which is a lesson we must learn and stay in obedience even in prosperity.
Prayer/Action
* Ask God to satisfy you with His goodness like he satisfied Uzziah.
* Prophesy that for the rest of life you will not bow to any enemy and declare, “I am a terror to every Philistine of destiny.”
* Prophesy that your life will be an all round achievement, in Jesus' mighty name.
* Pray that you will not end badly like Uzziah did.
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Text:II Chron. 26: 1-15 More Lessons:II Chro.. 28: 19-27
Bible Reading in One Year: Hebrew 11-13
Uzziah was a young boy of 16 years when he became king. Like Uzziah, you mustn't become very old before you become a responsible, great and prosperous person; you can start now. You don't have to be as old as your father before you achieve what he achieved. Y our dream should not be to inherit your father's property when he is gone but to surpass his achievements and to do better than he did. God expects you to go farther and higher than the previous generation; that is the plan of God for you. Even though Uzziah was young, he had great achievements. W e can learn a lot from both his achievements and mistakes.
He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah… II Chron. 26:2. That is restoration. The city of Eloth was taken during his father's reign but he restored what his father lost. You should be a son like Isaac who prospered to a point where he reopened his father's wells that were taken over and closed by the enemies. Abraham was great but Isaac waxed greater (Gen 26: 12-18).
He reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was also Jecoliah of Jerusalem… v 3 That is longevity. He was one of the longest reigning kings of Israel; he reigned for long. His father's and mother's name were mentioned and then his names. He added to the family name and his parents' good reputation. Children from good homes should not destroy a name and reputation that their parents' have laboured to build by their dressing, rascality and misbehaviour. While in school, some children do certain things that bring disrepute to their parents' name.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah did (v4). He followed after the footsteps of his father Amaziah. Christian parents, it is time to start checking whether your children are following your footsteps or not And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines: v 6. He prevailed over his enemies and you will also prevail over your enemies, in Jesus’ name. He was strong and was a threat to the enemy. He wasn't a kind of believer that was always looking for someone to rescue him from the enemy, he rather put the enemies to their heels. You should not remain a kind of Christian always seeking someone to deliver you from demons and sicknesses; you should grow and be a threat to the devil, and start delivering others from him.
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah:…v 8. When your enemies start celebrating you, you are made. As you apply these principles, the enemies of your destiny will come to your feet and submit, in the name of Jesus.
Unfortunately, Uzziah died of disobedience after becoming very strong, which is a lesson we must learn and stay in obedience even in prosperity.
Prayer/Action
* Ask God to satisfy you with His goodness like he satisfied Uzziah.
* Prophesy that for the rest of life you will not bow to any enemy and declare, “I am a terror to every Philistine of destiny.”
* Prophesy that your life will be an all round achievement, in Jesus' mighty name.
* Pray that you will not end badly like Uzziah did.
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