“When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.” (The Lords destruction followed…)
“And when he humbled himself the wrath of the Lord turned from him, so as not to make a complete destruction. Moreover, conditions were good in Judah.”
2 Chronicles 12:12 ESV
How easy it is to get comfortable and feel like things are all going your way…and become self dependent rather than leaning on God. After He has cared for and protected us, we gladly accept the credit for all of Gods work. We actually think all of His provision was because of our own great wisdom and awesomeness…and therefore turn from Him.
God is patient with us, but is unwilling to give up glory and will eventually pull away his blessing and may even allow suffering…this always brings destruction! But is is also meant to remind us that all good things are from God, not ourselves.
Lord, I need your patience, but open my eyes quickly when I am taking credit for Your blessing so that I can. Give You glory.
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