2 Chronicles 26
We must be careful drawing a direct relationship between seeking God and success. We can say that all success is from God (James 1:17, Deuteronomy 8:18, 1 Chronicles 29:11-12). However, we cannot say that God will give us success without qualifiers - we do not have a merit-based relationship with God, instead it is grace-based.
God will provide for us what He wants us for us.
We should seek the Lord because we love Him, because He commands us to, and because it provides what nothing else can provide.
See also post yesterday regarding how God promises how we will be blessed and filled.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who is full of love and grace for me and You have blessed and filled me beyond what I deserve - thank You Jesus. I am not worth such love - I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success. v5
We must be careful drawing a direct relationship between seeking God and success. We can say that all success is from God (James 1:17, Deuteronomy 8:18, 1 Chronicles 29:11-12). However, we cannot say that God will give us success without qualifiers - we do not have a merit-based relationship with God, instead it is grace-based.
God will provide for us what He wants us for us.
We should seek the Lord because we love Him, because He commands us to, and because it provides what nothing else can provide.
See also post yesterday regarding how God promises how we will be blessed and filled.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who is full of love and grace for me and You have blessed and filled me beyond what I deserve - thank You Jesus. I am not worth such love - I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
