REMOVE AND BUILD
2 Chronicles 14:1-8

“Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.”(2 Chronicles 14:2) What could Asa have done that was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God? Knowing God as the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, Asa must have placed himself in an untouchable position by any force of evil, by doing what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. Asa did all by removing and building for the glory of God and that settled him for good in the eyes of God. In removing, he removed all that did not represent God. Asa, “… removed the altars of the foreign gods and the high places, and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the wooden images.” (2 Chronicles 14:3) What is it that does not represent God in your life? Where have you been placing your hope? Is there anything that takes you away from serving or worshiping Him in truth and indeed? Anything that you are doing and you know it is not in line with the word of God than you know it needs to be removed from your life. Worshiping another god is not only when you begin to bow for any object, but it also goes down to looking outside of God for help. Asa removed and God was moved on his behalf. Having removed, he began to build on the empty and clear lot by giving a command of how and what to be built. 2 Chronicles 14: 4, “He commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandment.” As the king in charge who wanted to see a sincere change, he did not ask neither did he persuade; he rather gave a command. He went further and commanded the people he was ruling as king to begin to seek the God of their fathers. He did not stop at half request but went further delivering a full request that will make the difference, commanding his people to observe the law and the commandment of God. Asa was in a God given position to influence the people for God to be glorified. What have you been doing in the place of authority that could be used to influence the people and lead them into doing what is right and good in the eyes of God? God has put you in your position now, for a purpose and for His name to be glorified. Whatever is being built and is not in relationship with God is like building on the sand. With the power and authority that is in your possession by the grace of God, go and build with command and not just by suggestions. Let there be no iota of hidden agenda that is outside of God. Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. Pray today: Lord, cause me to begin to do what is right and good in your eyes that your name be glorified in Jesus’ name.