I
just finished reading the passages relating the exploits of Jehu in
the Northern Kingdom of Israel. What I had missed in earlier reading
was the things he did to advance the northern kingdom. I had only
had the evil in my mind.
2 Kings 10:26-32 (KJV) 26 And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them. 27 And they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day. 28 Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.But that was not good enough and we should take that lesson to heart. Here is what God had to say,
29 Howbeit from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, to wit, the golden calves that were in Bethel, and that were in Dan. 30 And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.God was willing to work with Jehu but the man did not want to make a full commitment.
31 But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin. 32 In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;God is not willing to settle for leftovers. Picture having the president of the United States over for dinner and you serve him reheated tuna casserole. Pick your president. Make it someone you want to impress. It is a strong possibility he will get the impression you were not doing your best. Being polite he might not say anything. Don’t count on the same from God because He can see your heart.
God will not be content with second place. He doesn’t want your spare time. He knows half-hearted when He sees it. Take a lesson from Jehu and if you are trying to get by, reconsider. Eternity is a long time.
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