Tuesday, February 15 Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of Jehovah his God.​—2 Chron. 14:2.

[Áine]

Tuesday, February 15

Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of Jehovah his God.—2 Chron. 14:2.

 

Asa told the people that it was Jehovah who had “given [them] rest all around.” (2 Chron. 14:6, 7) Asa did not feel that this period of peace was a time to relax. On the contrary, he set out to build cities, walls, towers, and gates. He told the people of Judah: “The land is still at our disposal.” What did Asa mean? He meant that the people could move about freely in their God-given land and build without opposition from enemies. He urged the people to take advantage of this time of peace. Asa also used the time of peace to strengthen his military force. (2 Chron. 14:8) Does this mean that he did not trust in Jehovah? No. Rather, Asa knew that it was his duty as king to prepare the people for the troubles they might face in the future. Asa knew that the period of peace that Judah enjoyed likely would not last indefinitely, and this proved true. w20.09 15 ¶4-5

[Gruder]

  When is it more difficult to serve Jehovah, in times of peace or under trials? The answer is in times of peace. Why?  When we face challenges, we readily rely on Jehovah. But what do we do when our lives are peaceful? We can easily become distracted by "life."
 Asa was a good example in that despite whatever the situation he was in. We need to stay focused and faithful! 
 He proved to be decisive in standing up for Jehovah and what is right, realizing that the people depended on him and looked to him as an example. 
  We need to stand up at all times and all situations to prove our love for Him! 

Edited February 15, 2022 by DSC

[Tortuga]

16 hours ago, Anniebea said:

Does this mean that he did not trust in Jehovah? No. Rather, Asa knew that it was his duty as king to prepare the people for the troubles they might face in the future.

Thats a good reminder that we have a duty to care for ourselves and our family. We need to take the time to be reasonably prepared for emergencies instead of possibly expecting others to take care of us. 

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