Understanding the purpose of suffering for the sake of Christ is absolutely essential as we see how God uses it for our good and for his glory.
We look at the authority that we have in Christ and how Christ’s power is exercised through us.
We often are satisfied with where we are in our knowledge of Christ. Knowing Christ, however, is a lifelong process. The more we know Jesus, the fuller our life becomes and the more we can be used by him.
God desires us to seek Him with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. If we remove the things that keep us from seeking to know the Lord, God will bless, protect, and guide us, just as he did for King Asa.