This week's Come Follow Me study.
This morning, I first checked the BYU Religious Studies Center (rsc.byu.edu) and The Joseph Smith Papers (josephsmithpapers.org) for relevant material. While there are many excellent resources on those sites, a General Conference address offered a particularly fitting exploration of trusting the Lord in adversity, connecting directly to the themes in 2 Chronicles.
A helpful source for today's theme is the Come, Follow Me lesson for this week, "Our Eyes Are upon Thee": 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30, available on the Church's official website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/jul-20-26?lang=eng. This resource highlights how King Asa and King Jehoshaphat faced immense challenges, yet responded by consistently turning to the Lord for deliverance, trusting in His power rather than their own. It specifically references Jehoshaphat's prayer in 2 Chronicles 20:12, where he declared, "neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee," as a model for seeking divine help when overwhelmed by adversity. The lesson also points out that while Asa initially trusted God, his faith wavered later in life, leading to difficulties.
Analytical Question: How do the contrasting examples of King Asa's initial faith and later wavering, compared to King Jehoshaphat's steadfast reliance on God in dire circumstances, inform our understanding of consistent trust in the Lord throughout our lives?
Closing Reflection Question: Considering the morning intention to intentionally seek the Lord in every decision, how can the examples of these ancient kings strengthen your resolve to keep your eyes upon Him, especially when faced with uncertainties or difficult choices?