God Strongly Supports Those Who Have Faith In Him (2 Chronicles 16:9) - Ian Robson
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Summary
The sermon contrasts the initial faithfulness of King Asa with his later reliance on worldly things rather than God. The speaker emphasizes that God's eyes are constantly looking for those whose hearts are completely devoted to Him. True faith means maintaining trust in God through all circumstances—success, difficulty, and decline—to ensure a faithful end.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What overcomes the world?Whatever is born of God overcomes the world through faith.1 John 5:4
The eyes of the Lord run to and froGod searches the earth to strongly support those whose hearts are completely His.2 Chronicles 16:9
Asa's good beginning and victoryKing Asa initially did what was right, and when faced with a massive army of a million men, he called out to God and was given a miraculous victory.
Asa goes off trackIn the later years of his reign, Asa stopped relying on God and trusted in his own accumulated wealth and political treaties.
Asa's sad end in unbeliefWhen Asa became severely diseased in his feet, he sought only physicians rather than God, and he died without turning back in faith.
Chosen for salvation through faith in the truthGod has chosen believers for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and actual faith in the truth, not just mere mental understanding.
Fixing our eyes on JesusTo overcome the world, we must fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, laying aside every encumbrance.Hebrews 12:1
Being a fragrance of ChristGod leads us in triumph so that our lives manifest the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place, unlike the stench of pride and unbelief.
Walking by faith and not by sightJust as Asa faced crises by turning to human strategy instead of God, we are warned not to rely on mere human breath.
Jacob finishes wellUnlike Asa who finished poorly, Jacob the deceiver became Israel the Prince of God, ending his life worshiping and leaning on the top of his staff.Genesis 47:31
The breath of life and the Holy SpiritJust as God breathed life into man at creation, Jesus breathed on His disciples to receive the Holy Spirit, calling us to lifelong dependence on Him.John 20:21–22
The last Adam as a life-giving spiritThe first Adam became a living soul, but the last Adam is a life-giving spirit, calling us to depend entirely on Jesus Christ until the end.1 Corinthians 15:45
