2 Kings 12:2 Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the years Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Joash had such potential. And while Jehoiada was instructing him, he “did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.” Was he not strong enough to do what was right in God’s eyes after Jehoiada died? Did he listen to advisors whose hearts weren’t centered on God? Why was his potential not fulfilled? How did he fall away from God?
2 Kings 12:3 The high places, however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifice and burn incense there.
Exhaustion is a common theme of this semester, and with that constant exhaustion is a definite tendency to focus first on the negative instead of the positive. My morning time with God is often spent trying to get my attitude right these days. But today’s scripture helps me see what I’m trying to guard against, a legacy like Joash’s. I don’t want it be said, “She had so much potential, but….” I want to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
2 Kings 12:19 As for the other events of the reign of Joash, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that every day counts, every day is important. Help me to shine for You always, even when I’m exhausted. Draw me close. Grant me your peace. Amen.
2 Kings 12:20 His officials conspired against him and assassinated him at Beth Millo, on the road down to Silla.
Have a blessed day.
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