[Discoveries] 07-30-08 God's free will -- 2 Chronicles 26:19 The Message

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*... even as they quarreled, a skin disease appeared on his forehead. 
-- 2 Chronicles 26:19 The Message*/

King Uzziah obeyed God. He became powerful. His country became powerful. 
Then pride carried him away, and he entered the temple to burn incense 
-- something strictly forbidden to anyone except God's priests.

The priests confronted him. He became enraged. God judged, and Uzziah 
spent the rest of his life leprous.

This passage caught my attention because it reminded me that God always 
has a million options at His disposal. I recently was in a discussion 
with someone about the free will of man and all the trouble it gets us 
into.

That may be. But make no mistake: The free will of man doesn't get God 
into any trouble. He never runs into a situation He doesn't know how to 
handle. God remains compassionate, wise, just, and good. No one can 
twist God's arm. No one can corrupt Him.

This is important because we are God's children. We are connected to 
God. Our destiny is wrapped up in His plans, not in the evil plans of 
some corrupted human being. If you get backed into a corner, turn around 
and you will find the open arms of God.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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