BIBLE Pride, Presumption, and God’s Patient Restoration
2 Kings 14:3–4 (CSB)
“He did what was right in the Lord’s sight, but not like his ancestor David… however, the high places were not taken away.”
2 Kings 14:7 (CSB)
“He killed 10,000 Edomites… and he captured Sela in battle.”
2 Kings 14:9 (CSB)
“But the king of Israel sent word… ‘A thistle in Lebanon challenged a cedar… then a wild beast trampled the thistle.’”
2 Kings 14:12–14 (CSB)
“Judah was routed… Jehoash broke down the wall of Jerusalem… and took all the gold and silver.”
2 Kings 14:26 (CSB)
“For the Lord saw that the affliction of Israel was very bitter… and He saved them by Jeroboam son of Jehoash.”
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What “unassigned battle” have I been tempted to fight?
Has pride tried to push me outside of my God-given lane?
Where is God calling me into FULL obedience, not partial?
Where do I see God restoring things out of mercy in my life?