Words of Encouragement

As the plane continued to gain altitude, it began to break the clouds that were overhead. It was not until we broke through the clouds, that we then were able to see the sun. It is so with us. When we are able to break through the clouds (clouds of doubt, fear, etc.) we are able to see the "son".

And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done. He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper. - 2 Chronicles 26:4-5

What can you see? Obedience brings clear vision. Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king. The scripture says he did right in the sight of the Lord, according to what had been past on to him. He sought God through Zechariah who understood the visions of God. As long as he sought God, he was prosperous.

It is important to understand that we do not always see everything clearly without help. Sometimes we must seek others to help us understand the things, the mysteries of God. This king was willing to seek one that understood God's visions. It calls for a humble heart to acknowledge that one is in need of help and to go get it. An obedient spirit is willing to listen to others as long as they direct them in the things that are pleasing to God.

When this king did that, he was prosperous and was able to increase in his wisdom and understanding. It is important to know that the more we seek the things of God the more we grow, the more we are lifted "up" above the situations that would make us become "ground dwellers". Like the plane we were on, it was not until the plane broke the clouds that we began to see the beautiful sun that was hidden behind the clouds. God reveals the "Son" to us, when we obey him and allow him to rise us up to see his vision for our lives. We overcome the clouds of doubt, fear, mistrust, misunderstanding (just to name a few) so that we can soar freely.

I pray for us today that we obey God so that we can have a clear vision of

what is before us. Help us Lord to see with your eyes. When we are asked what can you see? We can answer I see the Lord, high and lifted up. I see his glory and I see his plan for my life.