3. 2 Chronicles 14 Asa – King of Judah

4. Reasons for Asa’s Success

5. Asa, Fully Committed 1. He sought only the LORD

6. "Let us build up these towns," he said to Judah, "and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars.” 2 Chronicles 14:7a

7. “The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God; we sought him and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered. 2 Chronicles 14:7b

8. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

9. They entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul. 2 Chronicles 15:12

10. Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6

11. Asa, Fully Committed 1. He sought only the LORD

12. Asa, Fully Committed 1.He sought only the LORD 2.He was strong in the LORD

13. But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." 2 Chronicles 15:7

14. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11

15. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12

16. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

17. Reasons for Asa’s Success 1.He sought only the LORD 2.He was strong in the LORD

18. Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. He removed the foreign altars and the high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. 2 Chronicles 14:2-3

19. He commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to obey his laws and commands. 2 Chronicles 14:4

20. He removed the high places and incense altars in every town in Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him. 2 Chronicles 14:5

21. He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the LORD gave him rest. 2 Chronicles 14:6

22. Asa, Fully Committed 3.He Served The Lord

23. Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 2 Chronicles 14:2

24. Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22

25. He commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to obey his laws and commands. 2 Chronicles 14:4

26. The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. Judges 2:7

27. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the LORD nor what he had done for Israel. Judges 2:10

28. Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD and served the Baals. Judges 2:11

29. Service Above Self Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf

30. "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. Matthew 6:24

31. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9

32. Asa, Fully Committed 3.He Served The Lord

33. Asa, Fully Committed 3.He Served The Lord 4.Satisfied By The Lord

34. “…we sought him and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered. 2 Chronicles 14:7b

35. The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Proverbs 19:23

36. “…we sought him and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered. 2 Chronicles 14:7b

37. Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7

38. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 1 Timothy 6:8

39. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9

40. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Timothy 6:10

41. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1

42. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:2-3

43. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Psalm 63:4

44. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. Psalm 63:5

45. On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 63:6-7

46. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:8

47. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. Philippians 4:12a

48. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:12b

49. Asa, Fully Committed 1.He sought only the LORD

50. Asa, Fully Committed 1.He sought only the LORD 2.He was strong in the LORD

51. Asa, Fully Committed 1.He sought only the LORD 2.He was strong in the LORD 3.He Served The Lord

52. Asa, Fully Committed 1.He sought only the LORD 2.He was strong in the LORD 3.He Served The Lord 4.Satisfied By The Lord

53. For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9