Depending on Others Instead of God

Scripture 2 Kings 16:7 So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hand of the king of Syria and from the hand of the king of Israel, who rise up against me.”

Observation: Instead of going to God in prayer we sometimes look to others to get us out of a jam. Instead of being faithful with the provisions God has given us we might borrow money from someone or in this scripture instead of going to God for guidance the king hired others to fight for him. We are to fellowship with other believers and love them, but God is our provider and father and we need to seek Him. God wants us to come to Him and to trust Him through every situation and when He desires He will put someone in our path to help and as long as we stay close to God He will let us know who.

Application: To trust God in whatever situation I might find myself in. To seek His counsel always and to keep in His word so that I may know what to do in each situation. If things aren’t going my way seek God and be patient to wait on Him, He might have a lesson for me to learn or a new path to take.

Prayer: My Lord I seek your face and ask that you draw close to me. Please guide me this day to do what is from you and that I will honor you with each decision I make. May I always stay on the path and be in your word so that I may know what you desire of your servant.