Amaziah Heard & Did

Synopsis     2Chron 24:26-25:9     4/22/2020 

King Joash was assassinated by two of his servants. After his death, the people made his son Amaziah king in his place.  

Now, Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king and he ruled for twenty-nine years. Once he was firmly established in power, he executed the men who had assassinated his father. He was interested in justice. And in general, he did what was right in God’s eyes.  

Later in his rule, he determined to attack the inhabitants of Mount Seir and the Edomites. In order to assure victory, he prepared the men of Judah and Benjamin for battle. But, he also hired mercenaries from the tribe of Ephraim. 

However, before departing for battle, a prophet came to him. And he told Amaziah that God did not want the Ephraimite mercenaries to join the battle. Amaziah accepted this word from God. And so, he sent the mercenaries home.  

Amaziah Heard and Did 

King Amaziah was responsive to the word of God that came through the prophet. He asked intelligent questions, but he accepted the command of the Lord.  

Hearing and Doing 

It’s fear that keeps me from doing God’s will. If I’m honest, I have to admit that I hear plainly enough. But, I fear.  

I hear “Love”, but I fear being vulnerable.  

If I was fighting for a mere psychological principle, I wouldn’t do it. I’d rather be a hell-bound monster who at least calls his own shots.  

In truth, the only thing that really moves me is that my friend and my God has asked me to follow Him. 

No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.14You are my friends if you do what I command you.” John 15:13