And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. 2 Kings 10:16 KJV
Jehu, who became king of Israel after the wicked king Ahab, certainly did show zeal for the Lord; he is credited for having done away with the false worship of Baal among the northern tribes of Israel. For his zeal he received many blessings from God. But his zeal for the Lord was not complete. He failed to walk in all the law of God and he maintained the false worship of the golden calves, a remnant of the wickedness of previous generations. Because of these shortcomings, though he had zeal for the Lord, he did not have the positive impact on the nation he should have. We too must take care that our zeal for the Lord is complete and not partial. Only then will we accomplish lasting good.
Lord, cause me to examine my own heart that I might not think my zeal for You is greater than it actually is. Help me to serve You wholly and not partially.
