[S] 2 Chronicles 26:15-16 --
15In Jerusalem he made engines of war invented by skillful men to be on the towers and on the corners for the purpose of shooting arrows and great stones. Hence his fame spread afar, for he was marvelously helped until he was strong.
16But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.
[O] King Uzziah was very successful in wars and also his fame spread afar. At this mountain top, he became proud and begin to take more control by himself rather than giving thanks and credit to God who was behind it all. One of the signs of a proud man is the desire to be bigger than God (although that is never possible) and that usually translates in to disobeying or rebelling against God's specific commands. Here, Uzziah did what was forbidden by God -- to do what only the priests were allowed to do. He felt so big that he could override God's law. Later he was smitten by God with leprosy until his death.
[A] As someone once said, when you're at the mountain top, don't stand up but get down on your knees because the wind is very strong from all sides which can easily off balance you to fall. We're talking about a pinnacle experience where you are bearly able to stand on top. I desire to be in such a place spiritually as I walk with God and when I'm there I want to make sure I stay on my knees -- humble and dedicated to God's commands.
[P] Dear God, thank You for the teaching through proud king who's so benefited from your blessings. I want to give You all the credit for my success in my life even though I may have worked hard to achieve them because You are the one behind it all. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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