In what ways can we ensure our actions align with God's will? The Example of Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:4 – “And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.” Seeing What “Right in the LORD’s Eyes” Looks Like • Uzziah embraced God’s standards instead of popular opinion (cf. Deuteronomy 6:17). • He modeled continuity—keeping the faithful practices passed down to him (cf. 2 Timothy 3:14). • Verse 5 adds the key: “He sought God… and as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.” Foundational Attitudes That Guard Alignment • Reverence: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) • Dependence: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) • Humility: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) Daily Practices That Keep Us on Course • Saturate your mind with Scripture – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) – Reading, memorizing, and meditating train the conscience to spot misalignment quickly. • Seek the Spirit’s guidance in prayerful dependence – “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) – Invite His correction before acting; be slower to speak and quicker to listen (James 1:19). • Examine motives regularly – “Search me, O God, and know my heart… Lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24) – Ask: Is this for God’s glory or my recognition? (cf. 1 Corinthians 10:31). • Act promptly on revealed truth – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22) – Obedience reinforces clarity; delayed obedience breeds confusion. • Invite godly counsel – Uzziah sought teaching from Zechariah (2 Chronicles 26:5). – “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22). Guardrails When Success Comes • Remember the Source (Deuteronomy 8:17-18). • Stay within God-given boundaries; Uzziah’s later pride in usurping priestly duties (26:16-21) shows how drifting from reverence derails alignment. • Maintain accountability structures even in high positions. Lasting Benefits of Aligned Actions • Steadfast peace (Isaiah 26:3). • Fruit that endures (John 15:5). • A legacy that points others to the faithfulness of God (Psalm 145:4). Summary Aligning our actions with God’s will flows from seeking Him first, soaking in His Word, relying on His Spirit, and walking in immediate obedience—just as Uzziah did “as long as he sought the LORD.” |
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