How can believers today avoid the turmoil mentioned in 2 Chronicles 15:6? Setting the Scene “Nation was crushed by nation and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity.” (2 Chronicles 15:6) In Asa’s day, social chaos and political upheaval were direct consequences of spiritual neglect. The same unchanging God who disciplined Judah then still governs history now, and His Word shows a clear path that spares believers from comparable turmoil. The Root of the Turmoil • Neglected covenant—people “forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers” (v. 3). • Absent truth—“without the true God, without a teaching priest, and without law” (v. 3). • Divine discipline—God Himself “afflicted them with all kinds of adversity” (v. 6), not merely random events. Timeless Principles for Peace 1. Seek the LORD wholeheartedly • “Whenever they turned to the LORD… He was found by them.” (v. 4) • Echoed in Jeremiah 29:13; Hebrews 11:6. 2. Restore biblical teaching • Faithful preaching keeps hearts aligned (2 Timothy 4:2). 3. Obey God’s law in daily life • Psalm 119:165: “Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law.” 4. Persist in courageous faith • “Be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.” (v. 7) 5. Remove competing allegiances • Asa “removed the detestable idols” (v. 8). Compare 1 John 5:21. Practical Steps for Today • Daily Word intake—read, meditate, and memorize Scripture. • Active fellowship—commit to a Bible-honoring local church. • Prayerful dependence—regular, honest communion with God (Philippians 4:6-7). • Moral courage—refuse compromise at work, school, or home (Joshua 24:15). • Intentional discipleship—mentor and be mentored (2 Timothy 2:2). • Spirit-led repentance—quickly confess and forsake sin (1 John 1:9). • Kingdom priorities—invest time and resources in gospel causes (Matthew 6:33). Promises to Hold On To • Isaiah 26:3—“You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.” • John 14:27—“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” • Philippians 4:9—“Practice these things… and the God of peace will be with you.” Living these truths shields believers from the widespread unrest that marked Asa’s generation. God’s pattern remains: wholehearted devotion brings His peace; neglect invites turmoil. |
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