The Line of David – Amaziah and Uzziah, Kings of Judah

“But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall.”     -2 Chronicles 26:16 This verse not only accurately reflects the reign of Uzziah, it also could summarize the reign of his father, Amaziah, and his grandfather, Joash. Each of these kings had strong starts, trusting in the Lord to grant them success. But each one, after achieving military victories and wealth, fell into the trap of pride. They each took credit for the success the Lord had given them. They stopped listening to the prophets and trusted in their own advisors and wisdom to guide the nation. Last month, […]