
King Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD, and God did not forsake him. He reigned for forty-one years. For thirty-five years, his heart was fully committed to the Lord. Because there was peace, the land had rest for many years.
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. You have done foolishly in this; therefore, from now on you shall have wars” (2 Chronicle 16:9).
However, when King Asa trusted in the King of Syria instead of relying on God, he lost the peace he once enjoyed. In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became severely diseased in his feet. Yet in his illness, he sought not the LORD, but physicians. Asa slept with his fathers and died in the forty-first year of his reign.
Trust God. Whenever the kings trusted Him, there was peace; when they yoked themselves with unbelievers, there was no peace.
Let’s trust God, walk with Him, and follow peace with everyone.

