Who was Uzziah in the Bible?
We are never closer to failure that during our greatest successes. If we fail to recognize God’s part in our achievements, they are no better than failures. Uzziah (also called Azariah) was a remarkably successful king. His achievements brought him fame. Uzziah was successful in war and peace, in planning and execution, in building and planting.
Uzziah overestimated his own importance in bringing about the great achievements he experienced. He did so many things well that a consuming pride gradually invaded his life like the leprous disease that finally destroyed his body. In trying to act like a priest, Uzziah took on a role that God did not mean for him to have. He had forgotten not only how much God had given him, but also that God had certain roles for others that he needed to respect.
Uzziah’s pride was rooted in his lack of thankfulness. We have no accounts of this king’s ever showing appreciation to God for the marvelous gifts he received. Our accomplishments may not compare with Uzziah’s, but we still owe a debt of thanksgiving to God for our very lives. If God is not getting the credit for your successes, perhaps you should start looking at your life differently.
Are you giving God credit for your accomplishments? Do you know God? Do you know Jesus?
Are you certain that you are going to heaven? If the answer is no or your not really sure and there is something stirring inside you at this very moment to do this, then all you have to do is say a small prayer and you can be assured of your name being added to the Book of Life. Go to the prayer of salvation and pray the words out loud and believe in your heart and you will be saved.
Uzziah’s story is told in 2 Kings 15:1 – 7 (where he is called Azariah), and 2 Chronicles 26:1 – 23. He is also mentioned in Isaiah 1:1; 6:1; 7:1; Hosea 1:1; Amos 1:1 and Zechariah 14:5
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