Fight Night 2 Chronicles 16:9

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In working through the Fighter Verses this year, always remember to make time to read the verses in context.  This is a big part of what we are doing in the Wednesday night Bible study at West Cannon Baptist Church.

While context is important all the time, it is especially helpful with 2 Chronicles 16:9.

CONTEXT:

Before reading on, you will want to take some time to read 2 Chronicles 14 - 16  and note what King Asa does, both good and bad.  You can read these chapter at Biblegateway.com by clicking HERE

Did you read these three chapters?
Here are some of the highs and lows of Asa's reign.

Chapter 14 shows that Asa did "what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God" (v. 2).  This included removing foreign altars, breaking down the pillars and cutting down the Asherim (v. 3).  He led the people to build walls, towers and gates and even more importantly he led the people in seeking the LORD (v. 7).  When faced with great human enemies he called out to God.  "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, and in your name we have come against this multitude. O Lord, you are our God; let not man prevail against you" (v. 11).

This pursuit of God and religious reform continued in chapter 15.  Asa took courage from and acted because of the words of the prophet Azariah (v. 8).  He even removed his mother "from being queen mother  because she had made a detestable image for Asherah." (v. 16)

Asa's heart and behavior change in chapter 16.  He took silver and gold from the house of the LORD and gave it to the king of Syria as protection money.  Instead of trusting in the LORD like he did in chapter 14, he trusted in men and money.  When confronted by the prophet Hanani, Asa became angry and locked up the prophet.   Second Chronicles 16:12 even speaks to the fact that, when diseased, Asa looked to men instead of seeking the LORD.  

This week's Fighter Verse is part of Hanani's rebuke of King Asa.  Hanani's words are meant to challenge Asa.  

How could this king who had seen the great things God had done, turn to men and not God for his help?

FIGHTER VERSE:

With this context, consider the great truths about God in 2 Chronicles 16:9.

God sees, acts and gives strong support to those who are his children.

This video explains more about the deep, life-changing, theological points of this passage.

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Here are some questions from this week's Fighter Verses devotional.  
Use them for personal reflection and prayer guides.

1. Who or what do you go to first for help when there is no apparent way out?
2. Is prayer your last resort or is it your great advantage against the strategy of the evil one?
3. Are you willing for God to act, and to rest in Him?

NEXT WEEK (12.24)
Read, memorize, and meditate on Philippians 3:7, 8
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Plan to share somethings in our study time next week 

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