Asa's kingdom was under pressure from Baasha, king of Israel. Rather than seek the Lord, he sought to form alliances with neighboring kings. Baasha attacked a city in Judah and renamed it Ramah. The fact that Asa didn't go to the Lord for help marks the demise of Asa and his rule. Going from neighboring king to king, he found support in Ben-Haddad who was willing to break his pact with Baasha after Asa emptied what wasn't his to give - the Lord's treasury. We know that the consequences will have lasting affects on the future of Judah. We also know how trustworthy neighboring kings are who are willing to change their allegiance for the highest bidder.
Good day yesterday, which I posted on FB. Still good to do all we did and had a great time as well. Looking forward to having dinner with Jason, Liana and Kyler later.
Praise for today: Both young men and maidens; old men and children, Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is the exalted; for His glory is above the earth and heaven. Psalm 148:12-13
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