Revival Under Asa

Revival Under Asa

I Kings 15:9-11 NKJV

[9] In the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Asa became king over Judah. [10] And he reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem. His grandmother’s name was Maachah the granddaughter of Abishalom. [11] Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as did his father David. 

I paused as I read these words, and whispered a silent thanksgiving. The events happened about 916 BC., but I felt the reality today. There's a battle going on to get the soul of the land, and the enemy is struggling to put its men in the lead. The irony is that most Christians are not aware. Before King Asa came to the throne, he was preceded by three kings who grew increasingly wicked. They lead the Kingdom of Judah further and further away from God. Then Asa came. Beautiful Feet reports that, " The spiritual condition of the nation when Asa came to the throne left him with many challenges.

► Idolatry was rampant.

► Perversity had filled the land, with idolatrous practices involving male and female prostitutes.". Then Asa went from town to town removing the high places that were dedicated to foreign gods( v.12 ). Thi was a great spiritual awakening after years of dormancy.  Its called revival. Every revival begins with deep repentance and a return to God. To get this kind of revival started, we must think like Paul," So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.” — Heb.12:12–13. We can get out of the rut. We can get our own revival started. We can serve God better. Yes you can. Get a revival started. King Asa did it, so can you. Good morning.