2 Kings 16 ; 2 Chron 28
King Jotham had been a good king, like his father King Uzziah. Unfortunately, this trait was not passed down to the next king in line – Ahaz.
Idolatry became worse. He even sacrificed his son in the fire (most detestable thing to do!) He actually subjected himself to the king of Assyria!!!
It might be due to his age and inexperience in being a king. He was only 20 when he was appointed king. Sometimes don’t you feel that you are old enough to make certain decisions or do certain things, but parents, elder siblings, pastors or even your leader stops you? It is important to be obedient. There is only so much that we have experienced and seen, we can be shortsighted towards certain things. Even for myself, being a spiritual mother for more than 2 years, I still need guidance too! Therefore ACCOUNTABILITY is one very important word!
When he died, he wasn’t placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel.
2 Kings 17
Moving to Samaria, here is another bad example of a king…what’s more, he is the last king of Israel… In the Bible, he was called a traitor! A king, a traitor?! What can be expected of the country then? Israel had to face exile.
In verse 7, it is recorded that it all took place because of sin! During their exile, they continued to sin by worshipping other gods. Just read the sins they are committing! No wonder God is so angry! However, God is merciful. In verse 18 to 19, even though Judah did not keep the commands of the LORD, God did not leave Judah.
Samaria had become a land of foreign gods, after the king of Assyria brought people from different nations to settle down in Samaria. And one part of Israel is lost… So sad…
Let us continue to persevere in prayer and fasting for Singapore to see this nation turn back to God! Let us claim God’s territory back!
Sunday, July 15, 2007
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