God's strength and wisdom are the riches of obedience. Do you ever feel like you're defined by your family's failures? Or perhaps you feel overwhelmed by circumstances that seem completely beyond your control, a legacy you didn't ask for. It’s a common struggle, but it's not a new one. Over 2,700 years ago, a king named Hezekiah ascended to the throne of Judah and faced a kingdom in spiritual and political ruin, a direct inheritance from his evil father, King Ahaz (2 Kings 18

The story of King Ahaz, found in 2 Kings 16, serves as more than just a historical account. It is a perfect blueprint for disaster, revealing the timeless and predictable patterns of self-destruction that continue to play out in our lives today. Key Point: Kicking God to the curb always ends in self-destruction.