Asa After Victory

Synopsis     2Chron 14:11-15:9     3/24/2020 

With God’s assistance, King Asa’s forces defeated the Ethiopian army and pursued them to the city of Gerar in the south.  

Now, the Ethiopian forces were raiders. Their campaign was not to control land. Instead, their purpose was to acquire as much booty as possible. And so, when they were defeated, there was an enormous haul of wealth. As a result, this came to King Asa and the men of the southern kingdom as the spoils of war.  

After the battle, a prophet came to King Asa and encouraged him to continue in doing well. In response, Asa continued to destroy the idols that were in the land. And, he worked to bring the Israelites back to authentic temple worship.   

Asa After Victory 

Asa received a word through the prophet Azariah. Although he had enjoyed an extraordinary victory over the Ethiopians invaders, he remained humble. And he renewed his commitment to serving God.  

After the Victory 

As strange as it sounds, sometimes the real test in life comes after victory. When everything is going well and right, will I remember the God who has saved me? 

“Examine me, Lord, and test me; search my heart and mind.” Psa 26:2