TOPIC: DOING RIGHT

Daily Bread Bible Verse for Today 23 August 2022 || Bible Verse

Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all the years of Jehoiada the priest. – 2 Chronicles 24:2

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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he name Jehoiada isn’t readily recognized, yet it’s synonymous with a lifetime of dedication to God. He served as priest during the reign of King Joash, who for the most part ruled well—thanks to Jehoiada.

When Joash was just seven years old, Jehoiada had been the catalyst in installing him as rightful king (2 Kings 11:1–16). But this was no power grab. At Joash’s coronation, Jehoiada “made a covenant between the Lord and the king and people that they would be the Lord’s people” (v. 17). He kept his word, implementing badly needed reforms. “As long as Jehoiada lived, burnt offerings were presented continually in the temple of the Lord” (2 Chronicles 24:14). For his dedication, Jehoiada “was buried with the kings in the City of David” (v. 16).

Eugene Peterson calls such a God-focused life “a long obedience in the same direction.” Ironically, it’s such obedience that stands out in a world bent on fame, power, and self-fulfillment.

Daily Bread Bible Verse for Today 23 August 2022 || REFLECT:

How would you describe the direction of your life to this point? What changes might you want to ask God to help you make?