"....O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel,...." 2Chron 25:7
The plea came from a man of God to Amaziah king of Judah, who had hired militia from Israel at great cost, to help him fight and win against the Edomites. He had determined and provided in his own way for a success, but it is of God to give victories and allow defeats. Amaziah, heeded the prophet, sent the Israeli army home, losing his hire price and suffering violence at their hand as, in retribution for being rejected, they turned on some of the people of Judah. However the king won a convincing battle against his enemies and was given the victory God wanted him to have. Obedience to God is always right and profitable. God's wisdom can be trusted even if we do not always understand His reasons. We are His people and must listen to and follow His directions, leaning on His strength, not trying to go in our own abilities and by our own means. His ways may cost us, particularly if we are not prompt in seeking Him first, before we begin to act, but it pays 'to do life' God's way!
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