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As long as King Uzziah kept his focus on the Lord, God made him prosper (2 Chronicles 26:5). He defeated his enemies, reclaimed lost territory and built a great army. He tore down the walls that were built by the likes of the Philistines and received tribute from the Ammonites. The Bible says he grew "exceedingly strong" (v.8), ruling over an army of more than 307,000 men. His fame grew as God helped him rule. What's interesting is the word the Bible uses to describe that help. The Bible says Uzziah was "marvelously" helped.
2 Chronicles 26:11-15
What does it mean to be marvelously helped? The word marvelously means extraordinary. The NIV uses the word "greatly." God helped Uzziah in a way that was beyond what was expected. As a result, Uzziah's fame spread "far and wide" as people talked about what he was doing in Israel. His achievements became a testimony to what God does in the lives of those who seek Him, a reflection of His glory while Uzziah maintained his focus on the Lord. Uzziah lived a noteworthy life because God helped him "marvelously."
When God helps He does not do so halfheartedly. He's all in and the results are marvelous. God does not settle for giving less than his best. We see this in every miracle and in how believers in the Bible were able to do so many great things. If we really want to see God helping marvelously we need only look at the cross, where He died for us while we were still his enemies.
Do you want to live a life where God marvelously helps? I do. Based on God's response to King Uzziah we get there by simply seeking the Lord.
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