Read 2 Chronicles 14.
What more information do we need about King Asa than verse 2? "And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God."
There were at least three solid guiding life-values evident in this chapter.
1. Purity.
His life and leadership were in direct alignment with what God wanted done.
He vigorously dealt with the present spiritual needs in getting rid of false worship and demanding obedience to God's word.
2. Preparation.
Good times do not last forever. He used this time of peace and prosperity to equip for future needs.
3. Prayer.
When the test came, he was spiritually ready and the resources were in place. Though prepared, the odds against him were still overwhelming. His trust was not in the intelligence of his planning or the size of his defenses. His reliance was on God alone.
"O LORD, there is none like you to help, between the mighty and the weak. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on you..." (v.11a)
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