“So in
the twentieth year of Jeroboam the king of Israel, Asa began to reign as king
of Judah. He reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was
Maacah the daughter of Abishalom. Asa did what was right in the sight of the
Lord, like David his father.” (vv.9-11)
Since
Solomon's fall, the royal line had been in sin. Now in Asa, there is a ray
of light in Judah's line of kings!
Asa's
story here in chapter 15 is an encouraging example for two reasons. First, we
see how each of us can choose our spiritual path. Even though our
descendants may not have walked with God, we can by His grace.
Second, God
does not give up on His people. No matter how often the royal line had
turned their back on Him, God remained steadfast in His promise to His servant
David, ‘If your sons take heed to their way, to walk before Me in truth with
all their heart and with all their soul,’ He said, ‘you shall not lack a man on
the throne of Israel’ (1 Kings 2:4).
Asa, like
David his father, chose well and did what was right in the sight of the Lord.
May our hearts desire be the same.
The Truth
“A man’s
heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
