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The Need of Personal Faith

By September 13, 2013No Comments

In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. 2 Kings 12:1-2 KJV

The reign of Jehoash, as king of Judah in Jerusalem, can be divided into two parts: before and after the death of Jehoiada the priest. In general, he was a good king and did that which was right before God. His major contribution was the restoration of the Temple. Jehoiada was a godly influence and helped him do what was right, but once he died the weakness of Jehoash’s personal faith became obvious. He allowed ungodly men to influence him and completed his reign destroying all the good he had accomplished: he had Zechariah the prophet put to death and plundered the Temple of its treasures. The life of Jehoash illustrates the value of a godly mentor and the need for personalizing our faith.

Lord, what a warning Jehoash is that we can begin well with godly influence and still finish poorly! Help me develop a personal faith that is rooted in You and not dependant on others.

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