Asa

 As soon as Asa heard these words, the prophecy. . ., he took courage and put away the detestable idols from all the land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities that he had taken in the hill country of Ephraim, and he repaired the altar of the Lord that was in the front of the vestibule of the house of the Lord.    2 Chronicles 15.8

Fiery indignation burned in King Asa’s heart as he saw the horrific idols that littered the land of Judah and Benjamin. Inspired by the words of the prophet Azariah to be strong in the Lord and not forsake Him, Asa took courage (2 Chronicles 15.8) and got rid of all the abominable images from the land, including one very important one, the detestable image of Asherah constructed at the order of Asa’s grandmother, Maacah, the queen mother. Asa demolished this image too and had his grandmother deposed of her title as queen mother. (2 Chronicles 15.16)

All believers have moments in their lives when the rubber meets the road. Will we obey the Lord or choose the approval of man over God? Asa heard the prophet’s words. We need to be in God’s Word rehearsing His commands and promises. Prayer support cannot be overestimated. 

Lord, please give us determination and strength to fear You more than man, especially when we may disappoint a loved one. In Jesus' name, Amen

The Lord is my helper, I will not fear, what can man do to me?   Hebrews 13.6