Many different men were offered the chance to rule either Israel or Judah. Often the “swamp was drained” resulting in the elimination of any future competition. God watched very closely these leadership campaigns and rewarded them according to his righteous benchmark, David.  Asa was one of the the best… Ahab the worst.

When leaders choose to follow the Lord’s ways, they are making a very wise decision that will help seal a positive legacy for their name.

PRAYER: Father, by Your grace, empower leaders to put You first … we especially pray that our nation would follow You and thereby reap rewards of blessing and fruitfulness in the coming days.

READING: 1 Kings 14-16