Ahaz Blamed God

Synopsis     2Chron 28:15-26     5/1/2020 

Because of Oded’s prophecy, the leaders of Ephraim decided to return the large number of women they had taken captive after the army had defeated King Ahaz’s forces.  

So, the people began to care for the women with food and clothing. And then tribal leaders led the entire group of two-hundred thousand women to Jericho, where they were restored to their families. 

However, even after the defeat, King Ahaz did not repent. Instead, he chose to begin worshipping the false gods of the Arameans. In fact, Ahaz went so far as to close the Temple and prevent the worship of the God of Israel.  

Ahaz Blamed God 

King Ahaz disobeyed God and disregarded the temple. Additionally, he led the people away from the worship of God by setting up high places throughout the southern kingdom. So, God allowed for he and his army to be defeated by the Arameans.  

As a result, Ahaz began following the gods of Aram. He reasoned that, since serving these false gods brought the Arameans victory, that he should likewise serve the same false gods.  

Blaming God 

My tendency is to blame God for the havoc I create in my own circumstances. So, I turn away from Him. Maybe I even reject Him.

And this never serves me well.  

God is not hurt because I blame Him. But by blaming Him, or refusing to honor and praise Him, I put myself further away from the answers I so desperately need.  

“Their own folly leads people astray; in their hearts they rage against the LORD.” Prov 19:3