2 Kings 22 -- What To Do When God Has Had Enough

An 8-year-old kid who'd grown up watching his dad be despicable in the eyes of God thankfully determined to do what the Lord said was right and to live as King David had lived in godly obedience.  At age 26, he began to repair the temple.  That led to the discovery of The Book Of The Teachings, which they apparently had never seen.  It was read to him, causing him to realize that the nation of Judah had placed itself in dire peril by its scorn of God.

His reaction -- tearing his clothes to show how upset he was, becoming sorry for what he had done and humbling himself before God and crying in His presence -- caused  God to choose to spare him from having to experience what the rest of his nation would have to endure as God closed the book on Judah.

Josiah would get to work trying to undo everything his father had done.  What a task!

Father, I thank You for interceding in my life over 25 years ago, causing me to finally understand how I had stepped away from You and Your love for me.  It now seems that You are moving to do the same in the life of someone I love.  I pray that it will go as well. Change hearts and lives, Father.   

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford