It’s easy to think we’re doing everything right when we’re seeking help. But what if the source of our help matters more than we realize?
King Asa was in a tough spot. The powerful Aramean army was threatening him. Instead of fully trusting God, Asa chose to pay off the king of Aram with precious metals from the temple and his own palace. He thought he was being strategic, making a deal to secure his safety.
But Hanani the seer confronted Asa, pointing out the core problem: Asa relied on the king of Syria for protection, not on the LORD his God. This wasn't about whether seeking help was wrong; it was about who he ultimately depended on. When we mix our trust between God and worldly solutions, we often find those worldly solutions ultimately fail us, as they did with Asa.
