Notice the difference in Asa's first 35 years as king (2 Chronicles 15) and his last six years as king (2 Chronicles 16). 15:17 talks about Asa's high commitment to the Lord and 15:14 shows us the importance of committing ourselves fully to the Lord and His work. Yet 16:7-9 shows Asa's flip side (no man is perfect) and the results thereof. Asa was found to be relying on man and not God's strength. Even in 16:12, Asa's turn from his trust in God to his trust in man seems to be still present in his life. This story reminds me of a world-class sprinter who starts his race out well and then for some unexplained reason gives up right before he crosses the finish line. How is your life journey going or put another way, how well are you running the race? May we ever stay focused on Christ and the goal he has called us heavenword for (Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 12:1-2).
In Christ's darkest hour, He remained ready to glorify His Father (John 12:27-28). And the Father responded in pleasure. We often talk about the Father's love for His Son, yet in these two verses, we see clearly the Son's love for His Father. Father's day is fast approaching. Let us ready ourselves as His sons and daughters (I John 3:1) to express our love to our Heavenly Father!
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