2nd Chronicles 27:2. “And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he entered not into the temple of the Lord. And the people did yet corruptly.”
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHERS? He made a choice to do what was right In most ways he was like his father. But he had also watched the awful blight That comes when you do what you ought not to. So in his own quiet way he started to build – He could see things that needed to be done. And he became mighty because the role he filled Was steadfast before God, even when he walked alone.
The people didn’t follow his leadership – They continued in their corrupt practices. There are times when we can’t have fellowship With people even when they appeal to us. Our actions and our guiding beliefs Are not based on what pleases others. Our goal is to obey and do what God says Even though the others are brothers.
There may not be very many Who our example will seek or chose. Even if there is not any – The goal in sight we will not loose. The sinfulness that is all around Is not excuse for me to stray. I must stay walking on higher ground Putting full trust in God each day.
I cannot always be successful In getting others to follow the Lord. But I can refrain from being deceitful When I govern myself by God’s Word. The best I can hope for, I guess – Is there will be some example I leave. Perhaps someone yet God will bless – By some steadfast impression he sees.
“Father, there are a lot of things happening around me that seem very successful. The large numbers that left us years ago seem to keep being profitable in what they do, and we are getting smaller. I believe we are on the marrow way of Thy choosing. I believe what we are teaching has the Bible as our basis. If there is some thing or things that we have neglected, please bring it to our attention that we may change. If what we are seeking to maintain is right, please gives us peace and help us to truly worship Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”