Legacy of the Heart — Faithfulness in a Divided Kingdom
Key Scriptures
1 Kings 15:4–5 (CSB)
“But because of David, the Lord his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up his son after him and by preserving Jerusalem. For David did what was right in the Lord’s sight and did not turn aside from anything he commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hethite.”
1 Kings 15:11 (CSB)
“Asa did what was right in the Lord’s sight, as his ancestor David had done.”
1 Kings 15:13 (CSB)
“He removed his grandmother Maacah from being queen mother because she had made an obscene image of Asherah. Asa chopped down her obscene image and burned it in the Kidron Valley.”
1 Kings 15:14 (CSB)
“Although the high places were not taken away, Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord his entire life.”
2 Chronicles 16:9 (CSB)
“For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him.”
Reflection Questions
Are there “family idols” or patterns I need to tear down so God can reign fully in my life?
How can I remain devoted even when surrounded by people who compromise?
Have I ever made an alliance or decision out of fear instead of faith?
What does a “loyal heart” look like in my current season?