2 Chr 34:14-33

The outward appearances of the changes that Josiah had implemented were taking shape. Now was the time that the inward appearances be made as well. Hilkiah the priest found a book (although it may have been incomplete) that was deemed to be the word of God. They have already done the right thing with their handling of the monies and the use of the proceeds to make Jerusalem worthy and strong. The reading of the word, first to Josiah and his leaders and prophets and then to the rest of the people had lasting impact. The first was the repentance of sin in Josiah's life. We don't know if it was anything specific but he recognized that he fell short of God's standards. Not only did he but the rest of the nation and they saw that particularly with their memories of their past. They heard the words of a prophet as well who forewarned of their demise if they didn't change their ways.It was because of their repentance which gave them a second chance. They showed true repentance and the tribes that comprised Judah swore a renewed allegiance to the Lord and his ways.v33 Josiah removed all the awful images of gods from all the country of the Israelites. He made all the people in Israel serve the LORD their God. As long as he lived, they followed the LORD God of their ancestors.

Decent day yesterday, got to use my near expiring coupon for shoes and did some food shopping. Praying for a good one today and a decent drive home so that I could attend FW. Busy day tomorrow with the Missions day in Queens and church on Sunday. Got most of my stuff done on my message and that's a good thing. Prayers for the family and their well being and their walk with the Lord.

Praise for today: The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Psalm 93:1