For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong…. 2 Chronicles 16:9
In chapter 14, when the massive Ethiopian army came against King Asa, he cried out to the Lord. But here in chapter 16 when King Baasha of Israel came against him, he acted foolishly by purchasing a treaty with Benhadad, king of Syria instead of relying upon the Lord to intervene. As a result, God declared that from that point on Asa would always be at war.
Our heavenly Father is constantly watching every nation, city, village, and home in every corner of the earth for a person whose heart is blameless, loyal, whole and undivided toward Himself. Blameless does not mean sinless, but rather we keep an account with God. When we are guilty of our sin, we respond quickly with confession and repentance. This verse tells us that the Lord will “show Himself strong on behalf” of those people. What an amazing promise! God is always watching over us. He never misses a single opportunity at any time or place to demonstrate His power on behalf of weak people who are relying and trusting in Him and not man. He is waiting to respond with acts of grace and blessing when we seek Him in humility.