You are currently browsing the daily archive for March 27, 2025.
2 Chronicles 26:8, 16 NLT
[8] The Meunites paid annual tribute to him, and his fame spread even to Egypt, for he had become very powerful.
[16] But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall. He sinned against the Lord his God by entering the sanctuary of the Lord’s Temple and personally burning incense on the incense altar.
King Uzziah started off right. He honored and pleased God. As he honored God, he became more and more successful. His fame grew all over the land. The fame went to Uzziah’s head and caused him to unapologetically rebel against the Lord. He died as a leper, isolated from everyone.
As we put God first and honor Him, His word declares we’ll prosper (Joshua 1:8; Matt. 6:33). Don’t let the success and prosperity go to your head. If we’re not mindful, like Uzziah, pride will set in, and we’ll feel like it’s okay not to honor our commitment at church. We’ll intentionally disobey God or disrespect someone else. We’ll feel like “we made it” therefore, we don’t have to be as faithful as we once were. This is a demonically influenced mentality.
The more successful we become, the more disciplined we’ll have to be to keep God first. It’s easy to have a relationship with God when you need something from Him. But when everything is going well, it can be tempting to dishonor God.
No matter where you are in life, value the presence of God and prioritize Him.
#keep #God #first #honor #reverence #commune
Graced To Do God's Will 