11/06/2026
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2 Chronicles 14:1-5
2 Chronicles 16:1-3, 12-14.
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The passage we read in 2 Chronicles 14:1โ5 introduces us to King Asa, who ruled Judah for about three decades.
-A king who loved God and walked in righteousness.
-A king who removed the high places because of his devotion to the Lord.
I would like to pause here and say:
When a nation, a family, or an individual chooses to place God at the center, God comes to establish His throne there.
After 35 years of peace and stability, a crisis arose that threatened to destabilize King Asa. Yet, 2 Chronicles 16:12 reveals the tragic end of his life.
What can cause someone who has faithfully served God and walked with Him to end up almost losing their way?
Answer: A crisis that is not properly managed.
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Even great men of God, such as John the Baptist, experienced moments of crisis (Luke 7:18โ20).
*Crises can challenge our convictions.
*Beliefs can be shaken.
โWhen you pass through the waters, I will be with you...โ (Isaiah 43:2)
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1-There are miracles that only those who pass through the fire will experience.
2- This verse does not always present the Christian as someone who escapes the crisis but rather as someone who learns to go through the crisis with God (Psalm 84:6โ7).
3-Faith does not deny the reality of the crisis; it affirms that God is with us in it.
4-Not every crisis is resolved in the same way; we must seek God's wisdom and direction.
5-Isolation is not the solution during times of crisis.
6-Many emotions arise in times of crisis, which is why we must continually renew our minds (Romans 12:1โ2).
May the Lord help us to remain steadfast and faithful in every season of life.