WHEN GOD RAISES US, IT IS FOR HIS GLORY, NOT FOR OUR GLORY

Uzziah was crowned king at the age of 16.
For many years he followed God; and on the way, God gave him tremendous success (2 Ch 26.4,5).
On the other hand, things changed when his fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously supported until he became mighty.

* »But when he became powerful, his heart rose to ruin… »*(2 Chronicles 26:16)

Uzziah dared to enter the temple of the Lord to burn perfumes on the altar (v. 16), thus openly opposing the divine decree.
It may be that pride that has convinced him that the rules of God apply to everyone except him.
When Uzziah became angry with the priests who reprimanded him, the Lord smote him with leprosy (v. 18-20).

We must know that when God raises us, it is for his glory and not for our glory. We must follow the Lord and serve Him with a humble heart.

PRAYER:
Lord our God, give us to always remember that you raise us for your glory.
It is in the precious name of your son Jesus Christ that we pray.
Amen.

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