Uzziah and Isaiah

Isaiah was a famous and articulate prophet in ancient Israel.  He served the Lord from around 701-730 BC.  He wrote in Isaiah 6:1, "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord . . ."  Isaiah would have known King Uzziah personally and his encounter with the Lord comes during a time of national and personal grief.  Uzziah was the most successful king since Solomon.  He was a successful builder, general, and farmer.  The Bible tells us in 2 Chronicles 26:5, “As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success.”  Unfortunately, Uzziah's pride was his downfall and his reign ended with King Uzziah being struck with Leperousy.  The people, including Isaiah, probably felt let down by the King's failure.  there was disappointment and discouragement.  But, Isaiah did what we should all do when discouraged.  He sought the Lord and met him in a life-changing encounter.  

Join us Sunday as we continue to focus on the importance of seeking and serving the Lord.  See you at the ARC.  This Sunday we are beginning a new Bible Study and Prayer time for the adults beginning at 9:30 AM.  See you there.  Pastor Tom