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2 Chronicles-25

Trust as a Weapon: A Devotional Study on 2 Chronicles 25​

Introduction​

In 2 Chronicles 25, we encounter King Amaziah, who initially appears as a just and pious king. However, as we delve deeper, we see that his integrity was inconsistent and that his actions led to unfavorable consequences. Through this study, let's identify the lessons we can learn from King Amaziah's story and how we can apply them to our lives.

Section 1: Trust in God (2 Chronicles 25:1-4)​

Devotional Thought: King Amaziah's reign begins with a display of trust in God. Upon ascending the throne, he eliminated the idolatrous practices from the temple and reinstated worship of the true God. Let's remember that our exercises in trust should not be limited to times of crisis but must remain consistent in our daily lives.

Reflection Questions:

  • What ingrained habits of idolatry do you need to eradicate from your life?
  • How can you regularly cultivate an attitude of trust in God?

Section 2: Pride as a Weakness (2 Chronicles 25:5-10)​

Devotional Thought: King Amaziah's confidence is misplaced. Instead of placing his trust in God, he relies on his own strength to defeat the Edomites. Pride is a significant weakness in our lives too. Pausing to reflect on our tendency to rely on our abilities rather than depending on God's strength, we realize how often we forget the importance of trust in Him.

Reflection Questions:

  • Do you have a tendency to rely on your own strength instead of leaning on God's?
  • How can you discipline yourselves to rely on God's strength in situations that seem to require personal abilities?

Section 3: Extent of Zeal (2 Chronicles 25:11-16)​

Devotional Thought: Amaziah's overconfidence leads to unnecessary bloodshed. Having defeated the Edomites, he decides to pursue a victory parade, which ultimately cost him 100,000 lives, including many Israelites. Our enthusiasm cannot override God's will, and we need to discern His extent of zeal for each instance.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you sharpen your discernment to determine God's extent of zeal for any given situation?
  • In what ways can you watch out for situations that may lead to pride and unnecessary bloodshed?

Section 4: School of Hard Knocks (2 Chronicles 25:17-24)​

Devotional Thought: After the fateful consequence of his disobedience, King Amaziah suffers a severe setback - the invasion of his helpless and innocent sons by Joash of Judah. Thus, Amaziah learned a crucial lesson; When you disobey God's will, you are left alone to face the school of hard knocks.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever encountered similar situations where your disobedience led to consequences that you did not anticipate?
  • How can you prevent compromising God's will in your life?

Conclusion:​

From King Amaziah's story, we learn that trust in God has a significant impact on our lives. We must resist the tendency to rely on our own strength, avoid excessive pride, and discern God's extend of zeal for each situation. Lest we suffer the harsh lessons that our disobedience may bring, we must honor the rules and routines of our Almighty.