Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria came to him, but he gave him trouble instead of help . . . In his time of trouble King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him; for he thought, “Since the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them so they will help me.” But they were his downfall and the downfall of all Israel.
2 Chronicles 28:20,22-23 NIV
Why is it when we are in trouble we seek help from all the wrong places?
Many of us figured it out eventually, but most keep seeking help in all the wrong places. If we were talking about love, I am might break out in song!
The King seeks help that becomes trouble . . . sound familiar? We tend to justify are behavior in moments of trouble. It is only then that we utter the words, "If only . . ."
Stop right where you are! Before you go any further . . . before you get to the "if only" . . . Call upon God.
God has promised to be your rescuer, your hope in times of trouble.
Turn to Him first and not as your last resort and be surprised!
Surprised by The Great I Am.
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