After Uzziah, also known as Azariah, took over the reins of leadership from his father at the age of 16, he increased the wealth of Judah and was very successful in war. During his time in office, cunning men invented engines that could shoot arrows and rocks. He also took back Eloth, a port on the Red Sea, and built towers in the desert to protect the country people. He was a good king until he became arrogant and thought he could burn incense in the temple. He resisted the priest who tried to stop him from going in, but they probably didn't want to lay hands on him because he was the king. For his pride, God gave him leprosy on his forehead, and he had to spend the rest of his life sequestered away from people. His son, Jotham, handled the business of the king's house until Uzziah died; then he was made king. Uzziah prospered, which can only be done if God wants you to. Your commitment to God is a stepping stone to prosperity; He can either make you or break you; prosperity is a gift. When we take God seriously and make Him the center of our lives, we can expect rewards.
I know many of you already seek God daily. However, for those who are sporadic with their time, you should begin thinking about committing to daily prayer and Bible study. I'm not a prosperity gospel kind of person, but I do know from experience that God blesses those who commit to Him. If you're struggling, it might behoove you to consider spending more time with the LORD.
And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper. 2 Chronicles 26:5
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