The power of Influence

 Read 2 Chronicles 15. 

Never underestimate the power of your personal influence.  For better or for worse, we influence everyone around us.  For many, eternity is at stake.  How crucial it is then to be careful that God is in control of our lives!  

Asa was a good king in Judah.  His loyalty and dependence upon God had already been proven.  Yet, there was so much more to accomplish with his life and leadership.  After the battle was over, this leader could have claimed that he was tired and need to back off for awhile.  The LORD sent Azariah to speak to the king.  The prophet's message included some basic principles of understanding God and how He works with individuals and nations.  His conclusion: "But you, take courage!  Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded." 

That was all Asa needed in order to energize him and lead the nation to completing the spiritual tasks he started in chapter 14.  He vigorously got rid of those things that displease the LORD.  He repaired those things used to worship God.  When he stepped up, the people followed his lead.  Leadership is influence. 

One person influencing another resulted in the spiritual revival of an entire kingdom.  Whose life can you influence today for God and for good? 

Be encouraged.

Be strong.

Finish the spiritual work.

Seek the LORD with all our heart and soul.

There is a reward for being faithful.