Till Be Became Strong

His frame spred far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. - 2 Chronicles 26:15


In George MacDonald's fairy tale Lilith, giants live among normal people. These giants must conduct their daily affairs very carefully. When they sleep, their snoring is disruptive. When they turn over, houses may be crushed under their weight.

In the Bible, Uzziah became a "giant" of a man after becoming king at age 16. The keys to his success are recorded in 2 Chronicles 26. His father Amaziah set a good example for him (v.4). The prophet Zechariah instructed him (v.5). He had an army of fighting men and capable generals who helped him (w. 11-15). And God prospered him (v.5).

Clearly, King Uzziah became a "giant" through the Lord's blessing. But after attaining success, he grew careless and stumbled badly. The clue to his demise is found in the phrase "he was marvelously helped till he became strong" (v.15).

Those last four words serve as a dire warning to us all. Uzziah's "heart was lifted up, to his destruction" (v.16). He usurped the priestly duties and became leprous (w. 16-21).

We have all been marvelously helped - by our Lord God, by those He has given to set an example for us, and by those who serve alongside us. When we become strong, we must take heed, or we too will stumble. - Albert Lee


When all goes well and I feel strong,
Oh, help me, Lord, to see
That I must place my confidence
In You and not in me. - Anon

In have never met a man who has given me as much trouble as myself. - D. L. Moody

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2 Chronicles 26:3-15

Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Jechiliah, of Jerusalem. He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.

He set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the vision of God: and as long as he sought Yahweh, God made him prosper.

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When we get something easily, dont think that it is cheap... all this is just because Lord love all of us... therefore we are able to get it...