Lessons from the life of king Uzziah
King Uzziah was 16 years old when was crowned as the 10th king of the ancient Kingdom of Judah. He reigned for about 52 years.
Parents:
Father’s Name – King Amaziah
Mother’s Name – Jecoliah
2 Chronicles 26 v 1-15
He rebuilt the town of Elath and restored it to Judah – v 2
With God’s help, he was able to win battles and wars i.e. against the Philistines, Arabs of Gur, and the Meunites. V 6-8
The Meunites paid annual tribute to him, and his fame spread even to Egypt, for he had become very powerful.
With his love for husbandry, he promoted cattle raising and Agriculture and built forts in the wilderness – v 9-10
Established a well-armed, well- trained and strong military base v 11- 14
Fortified and Strengthened Jerusalem v 9, 15
He had fame that spread far and wide – for he was marvelously helped until he was strong! V 15
He STARTED with God – Proverb 12 v 1-7 (NLT)
as LONG as he SOUGHT the Lord, God made him SUCCESSFUL. v 5
He continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding through the vision of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him successful. 2 Chronicles 26 v 5 (NASB)
Proverb 3 v 5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take (Promise #1: Guidance and Direction) 7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom (It can fail !!). Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. 8 Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones (Promise #2 ) (NLT)
Your word is a lamp to my feet (Guidance) and a light to my path (Direction) – Psalm 119 v 105
………for he was marvelously helped until he was strong– 2 Chronicles 26 v 15 (NASB)
But when he HAD BECOME POWERFUL, he also became PROUD, which led to his downfall……v 16
God is responsible for the consequences of our obedience; we are responsible for the consequences of our disobedience – Charles Stanley
Jesus Christ became 3 in 1 for us. – Sin, Sacrifice and Everlasting High Priest
Sin – 2 Corinthians 5:21: 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. (NKJV) ; 1 Peter 2 v 24 – He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds we are healed (NLT)
Sacrifice – John 1 v 29 : The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
Everlasting High priest – Hebrew 7 v 23-25: There were many priests under the old system, for death prevented them from remaining in office. 24 But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. 25 Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save[e] those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.
Benefits that comes with Jesus Christ as our High Priest:
Mediates – Heb. 12 v 24: You have come to Jesus, the one who mediates the new covenant between God and people, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks of forgiveness instead of crying out for vengeance like the blood of Abel. (NLT)
Pleads – Romans 8 v 34 : Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.(NLT)
Path to God (Not our good works) – John 14 v 6 : Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. 7 If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is.[c] From now on, you do know him and have seen him!”
