IT IS UP TO YOU

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2 Chronicles 15:2

and he went out to meet King Asa as he was returning from the battle. “Listen to me, Asa!” he shouted. “Listen, all you people of Judah and Benjamin! The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.


It is actually that simple!


You decide if you want the Lord to reign over Your life or if you want something else.


Some would say: " O, I am neutral, I do not choose the way of the Lord and I also do not choose the way of evil". It may not be that simple, man was created to lean on God, we are dependent on the divine and the options are in fact limited. If you don't stay with God you will surely serve something else. Selah


Recall that man originated from God and the enemy brought man's distance from God through rebellion, what was the result, man was now easily influenced by the enemy.


Genesis 4:7

You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”


Proverbs 3:6-8

Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. 

Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.


The prophet Azariah gave the people the option to choose during the reign of king Asa, and when they did the testimony was evident:


2 Chronicles 15:2,12,15,19

and he went out to meet King Asa as he was returning from the battle. “Listen to me, Asa!” he shouted. “Listen, all you people of Judah and Benjamin! The lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.

Then they entered into a covenant to seek the lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul.

All in Judah were happy about this covenant, for they had entered into it with all their heart. They earnestly sought after God, and they found him. And the lord gave them rest from their enemies on every side.

So there was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.


So clear and straight forward.


Why then don't we submit to the Lord?


Temptations, false teachers and prophets, selfishness, love of the world and ignorance.


2 Chronicles 15:3-5

For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach them, and without the Law to instruct them.

But whenever they were in trouble and turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him out, they found him.

“During those dark times, it was not safe to travel. Problems troubled the people of every land.


So we are the architect of most of our troubles, if only we submit fully to the Lord God then it becomes His full responsibility.


Remember . . .


... 2 Chronicles 15:2b

The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you. . .


It is up to You!


Joshua 24:15

But if you refuse to serve the Lord lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”


It is up to you, make your choice and stay with the One who truly cares about You.


God has helped us.


PRAYER

Loving Father I choose You again and again, where else will I be when You are the Only true God and love defined. I am safe in Your hands O Lord. Glory to Your name Lord forevermore.


He calls us blessed.


Love

@the watcher.

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