As long as he sought the LORD

In 2nd Chronicles 26:4,5 the chronicler writes: "And Uzziah did what was right in the eyes of the LORD according to all that his father Amaziah had done.  He set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper."  It is noteworthy that Uzziah is only sixteen years old when he begins to reign.

            Earlier in the book of 2nd Chronicles, another young king, Josiah (seven years old), seeks the Lord God with all his heart, bringing blessing up an entire kingdom.  What the two had in common was a teaching priest. Our children need to be under the constant teaching of the Word...as we do.

            In prosperous America, I am noticing a trend where contemporary worship is replacing the exciting and life changing teaching of the Word.  I can remember in the 80's when John MacArthur was on the radio.  His in depth Bible teaching was what God used to disciple me.  Satan knew what he was doing when he goy the radio stations of the NE to withdraw their support for MacArthur.  Since that time we hear nice messages and music, but not the depth of teaching that a MacArthur brings.  By the way his materials are still available…I believe his toll free number is 1-800-55-GRACE.  I would start by asking for his most popular and most listened to sermons of the last thirty-years.

            The words, " ...as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper,"  should be our highest priority as parents.  But our children will not seek the LORD if we aren't.  Of all the books of the Bible, I have found 1st and 2nd Chronicles to be filled with an array of inspiring insights. I would encourage you as parents to study these books and then share those hidden treasures that you will be sure to find. 

            If you are looking for a great devotional that will make the Word come alive for your family, then you will want to read Shepherd of Bethlehem.  So far, the word on the street is that this is Lamplighter's all time best book!