2 Chronicles 15<\/p>\n
A reading of this chapter provides real encouragement that despite less than perfect spiritual conditions, God will still bless.<\/p>\n
Asa knew peace and quietness, victory in battle and a significant spiritual awakening. He led the way. His heart was “wholly true” – that must be the key. Since God knows our motives, reads our hearts, He only knows whether we are sincere in our walk before Him. He only knows whether our big ideas and big talk match up with a big heart for God and His purposes. In Asa’s case, his heart was set on God.<\/p>\n
Notwithstanding revival was only partial, Judah, and indeed fragments of other tribes also knew blessing in his days.<\/p>\n
God doesn’t ask for much it seems. And let not the dark, bleak surroundings make us think God will not bless should our hearts be “wholly true”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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