Joshua 1:7 ~ Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.


LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR A FALL



** God is the author of every good thing in my life. If I forget this, I lay the groundwork for a fall. This is exactly what happened to King Uzziah!
** Uzziah was 16 years old when he became king (2 Chronicles 26:1). In his early years he pursued the Lord under the mentorship of a certain Godly man named Zechariah. As he sought the Lord, God gave Uzziah prosperity (2 Chronicles 26:5).
** Unfortunately, as Uzziah became more and more successful, he became more and more prideful. He put himself above the commands of God (2 Chronicles 26:16-20) and was struck with leprosy!
** His son Jotham had to become a co-regent while Uzziah had to spend the rest of his days in a separate house, being excluded from the temple (2 Chronicles 26:21).
{Dear Father, my pride stirs up amnesia. I forget where You found me. I forget how far You have brought me. I forget that You are sustaining me in ways that I cannot imagine! Please keep me kneeling before Your throne with a heart of sincere gratitude and praise. Convict me when I am turning to the right or left from what You have commanded. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.}

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