Today we start to read of a very interesting king Asa, Solomon’s great grandson. It takes three chapters to tell his story.
V.1 He has these years of quietness after these wars.
V.2-5 Count how many evil things he destroyed. Firstly, we have to get rid of things we know are not pleasing to the Lord, and then we can build on our Christian life.
V.6-8 Notice that walls, towers, gates and bars — all defensive, then an army of over half a million soldiers (Read 2 Tim. 2:3). Some Christians think this is preaching the gospel only, but it is to defend and stand up for the truth of Scripture.
V.9-10 Satan has his army, and stronger too; a million men! Twice the number.
V.11 Did Asa say “there’s no hope for us”? He did what we need to do every day. Did it matter how many men were against them?