A Word of Encouragement

October 19, 2026

From the Land - Sept 2015

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Uzziah was sixteen years old when he was made king over Judah and we are told, "He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, in accordance with everything that his father Amaziah had done." (2 Chronicles 26:1-4)

He continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding through the vision of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him successful.
	2 Chronicles 26:5

He developed the army into a powerful fighting force ready for battle with 'shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and slingstones' and he made machines of for the purpose of shooting arrows and great stones. "His fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped until he was strong." (2 Chronicles 26:9-15)

But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was untrue to the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense.
	2 Chronicles 26:16

When Azariah the chief priest opposed him for usurping the role of the priests - the descendants of Aaron - Uzziah became enraged. As the priests watched, leprosy broke out on Uzziah's forehead. And he became a leper - living in a separate house while his son judged the people - until he died. (2 Chronicles 26:17-23)

As long as Uzziah sought the Lord, God made him successful, but pride caused him to step outside God's plans for His people and God disciplined him.

Do we take for granted the things God has done for us? Or maybe try to take credit for His blessings?

Through Asaph, God said, "Every animal of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is Mine. If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and everything it contains." (Psalm 50:10-12)

Everything belongs to God and is given to us, so Asaph continues,

Offer God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and pay your vows to the Most High;
	Psalm 50:14

Give God the credit for everything He does for you.

To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, Who yielded his life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that we may go in.
	Praise the Lord

Adonai Hashem - Sovereign Lord - Thank You. Help me give you the honor and credit for all You have done for me.

He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who sets his way properly I will show the salvation of God.
	Psalm 50:23

He is worthy,