35 Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, whose ways were wicked.
Well it took more chapters than I thought, but here it is he's making a big mistake. I was looking for something positive to write about in this chapter but this little verse just was catching my eye. I'm thinking after all he's been through how stupid can he be at this point to align with a wicked man. Then as I make judgment I think about after all the blessings God has given me how quick am I to rely on myself rather than him especially when things seem to be going well. Then I hit a bump in the road and I come back. I'm certainly no smarter than Jehoshaphat.
knut
Good catch. I didn't even see it. I did see this, though.
ReplyDelete33 The high places, however, were not removed, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their ancestors.
Same sentiment. He was on the right track, but didn't seem to quite go all the way.
I can picture why he made the alliance that you're talking about. It probably was the path of least resistance. It made something else seem easier. Even though it wasn't the right answer. I think that's what we need to be mindful of today. Are we going all the way for God?.....or are we making choices that seem immediately simpler.
It's good to have you back.
tp