THE FAITH OF ASA A KING

In today's world many people are willing to go along with the crowd. They don't want to step out for fear of what others might think or say, but to make a difference we need to decide for ourselves what is in our best interest. Should we stand for something we don't agree with too be like everybody else, or do we stand up for what we see as the right thing to do?

Asa had just become king after his father had died. His father had been a wicked ruler who did not serve God.  Asa was a man who trusted in God and wanted to serve him, and he also wanted his nation to trust  and serve God as well. There came a time when King Asa's army was about to go out in battle against an army of over 1 million Ethiopian soldiers.  Asa's army was no match for the Ethiopian army, but Asa knew he could call upon the Lord for help in this time of trouble. Asa took the same path to victory that every Christian is able to take in times of trouble. Let us look at Chronicles chapter 14:11  "And Asa cried unto the Lord his God, and said, Lord, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power; help us oh Lord; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go out against this multitude. Oh Lord, thou art our God; let no man prevail against thee."      

 #1.  Asa cried unto the Lord. This king humbled himself before God, in prayer for help from the only one who could help in a time like he was facing. 

#2.  Asa made his prayer personal.  He prayed to "his God".

#3.  Asa prayed believing, "we rest on Thee."  Asa knew God had the power to bring victory for his country. 

In verse 12 we read "so the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa".  My friends, that same strength and power that Asa prayed for is here for you today.   Romans 10:9 says "That if thou shalt confess with thy  mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."  If you pray that and believe it, then God's power, and His peace are ready to work for you.

Today if your problems seem to big to handle on your own then take them to Jesus.  Matthew 11:28 says, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."
                           GOD BLESS YOU TILL THE NEXT TIME.

                                                      WAYNE