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2 Kings 23
In the previous chapter, we find that Josiah discovered the Law of God, first five books of the Bible. When he heard want was written he realized how far Israel and Judah had fallen. As we see in this chapter, Israel hadn’t even held a proper Passover since the time of the judges (verse 22). The reading of the law showed Josiah just how far they were from what God wanted them to be.
When Josiah inquired of the Lord, the Lord said that even with reform judgment was going to fall. What did Josiah do when he heard this? He began a massive reform program. He cleaned up the idolatry, public immorality, and restored the proper worship of God. He did what was right even though he knew ultimately the nation would fall. He didn’t give up or give in. He did what was right knowing that it would only bring a temporary reprieve for the nation.
I have to imagine that this kind of reform brought a great amount of backlash. Yet, he did what he God had commanded. There had to be a great deal of strength and courage in Josiah not just to bring the reforms but also knowing they wouldn’t last. It is easy to give up. It is easy to say, it won’t change anything. However, I can’t help but believe that God is very pleased when we do what is right especially in those situations.
In the days of the world in which I live it looks like no matter what I do, the world has chosen to embrace darkness and disobedience. Like Isaiah, it seems as if after the times of my prophecies (preaching) destruction will fill the USA. This fear is not to be my focus, my focus has to be on God and what he would have me do no matter the consequences. This is what God is calling you to do also. Because we don’t know what the future holds, perhaps God will relent as he did with Nineveh.
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