There is a difference between a skilled person using their skills well, being known for that skill but with a character that lacks and a person who may not have outstanding skills but commits their life to having an outstanding character. The end of the life of Asa is tragic. Tragic because of the character […]
Read More The Rise and Fall of Asa: 5 – A Wholehearted Life for the GiverObedience and faithfulness is based on a humble attitude. Without it there is the danger of all of that being replaced by something far uglier. Asa has a good reputation among the Kings of Judah. In a reign that lasted longer than that of any of his predecessors the large majority of it was spent […]
Read More The Rise and Fall of Asa: 4 – How It Went WrongWhen things are tough, it’s more than understandable that the pressure will either bring you down or challenge you to persevere more. What happens, however, when things turn massively in your favour? What if things really appear to be working out for you? Asa made a very good start to his reign as far as […]
Read More The Rise and Fall of Asa: 3 – What To Do When Things Go WellThe world we grow up in is the result of decisions made by people before us. Those decisions influence behaviours that set up patterns of existence. In time these become so embedded in society that they become norms. One generation exercises it, the next generation continues it and the following generation takes it for granted. […]
Read More The Rise and Fall of Asa: 2 – A Rise Based on Faith and ObedienceListening to scripture being read has become one of my favourite things to do in life. There’s a dramatised version of the New International Version that I love listening to especially when it comes to texts with the necessary narrative. So whilst listening, I came across 2 Chronicles. I gotta say, 1 and 2 Kings […]
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