Uzziah’s Effectiveness

Synopsis     2Chron 26:4-15     4/27/2020 

Amaziah had a son named Uzziah. And so, when Amaziah died, Uzziah became the new king.  

Uzziah was deeply devoted to doing God’s will for many years. During this time of his life, the southern kingdom greatly prospered. Through his military exploits, he regained control over the surrounding nations. And he built up the nation through massive infrastructure projects. 

Uzziah also built up the standing army. In fact, his ranks included over three hundred thousand highly trained men who were well equipped by the kingdom with the most modern weapons available. What’s more, Uzziah was renowned for developing new weapons systems that could hurl large stones and arrows very long distances.  

Uzziah’s Effectiveness 

Uzziah lived a life of grace. He followed God. And, as a result, he led his kingdom well.  

My Effectiveness 

I have been commanded to love. And love is a process. I love when I act in a way that contributes to the eternal success of another for their benefit without regard to what return I may gain from the giving.  

And it’s just that simple. No inward effort to make myself holy. No outward effort to discipline my members. Just a commitment to act in love simply because that is what God has asked me to do.  

Everything that follows from that is a pure revelation of God’s will. It is a lived testimony by a guileless witness.  

“But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides.” Matt 6:33