AS LONG AS HE SOUGHT THE LORD
Keywords 26:5b
As long as he sought the
LORD, God gave him success.
1. He sought God; God gave him success (1-15)
King Uzziah was
instructed in the fear of God. When he sought God, God gave him success and
made him powerful. He had a well-trained, well-fortified army and fortress. He
won battles. He had fruitful flocks and crops. His fame spread as far as Egypt.
2. Pride led to his
downfall (16-23)
After Uzziah became
powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to God and wanted to
burn incense at the temple, which was lawful only for priests to do. The
priests rebuked him: it is not right, you are being unfaithful, God will not
honor you, and you must leave the sanctuary. When he became angry, the LORD
suddenly afflicted him with leprosy. He lived in a separate house, banned from
the temple until he died.
Prayer Lord, I seek you.
Keep me from pride. In Jesus’ name.
One Word Seek the Lord faithfully
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