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Uzziah became king at 16 and reigned for 52 years. Early on he sought God, and God gave him success: military victories, building projects, and fame that spread all the way to Egypt.
But all that success eventually went to Uzziah’s head, and he forgot how he came about that success in the first place.
Uzziah walked into the Temple to burn incense, which only priests were allowed to do. When the priests confronted him, he lashed out at them. He was struck with a skin disease and lived the rest of his life in isolation.
Every human king in Jesus’ family tree eventually failed in some way. Each failure made the case for the need for a King who would never fail.
What can you learn from Uzziah’s story? Getting the success, the accolades, the praise you’ve been chasing after might feel good, but left unchecked, it can change your heart. That’s why it’s so crucial to always remember who makes you successful. It’s never by our own efforts, but by God’s blessing.
Pray: God, keep me humble. Whatever success comes, let it draw me closer to you and not further away. Remind me to give you the credit and the glory. Amen.