Since the reign of Rehoboam, there had been numerous rulers in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Some of these rulers heeded to the word of God and walked in his ways, whilst others were influenced by surrounding nations, taking on the idols they worshipped. In 2 Chronicles 14 , we see the beginning of the reign of Asa, son of Abijah. This chapter tells us that he did what was good in the eyes of the Lord, taking away the altars and high places that were dedicated to idols. He then commanded the people to follow God's law and commandments. After a time of peace, Zerah, the Ethiopian, came and fought against Asa. What Asa did in response is what we should all do, he cried out to the Lord. And Asa cried to the Lord his God, “O Lord , there is none like you to help, between the mighty and the weak. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this multitude. O Lord , you are our God; let not man pre...
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9