The kings of Israel and Judah struggled to achieve ascendency in a region divided by competing kingdoms. Occasionally a king returned to the one sure way to ensure a successful reign:
Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God.
A clear prescription for success for an ancient king of Judah & Israel—pity so few followed it.
Simple on paper—hard to implement.
King David understood when he prayed, increase the days of the king’s life…appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him (Psalm 61:6 & 7)
This prescription still applies. A resolute attempt to walk before the Lord slowly brings welcome results. Jesus promised abundant life. Such a life may not produce a financial windfall, but instead yields abundance in relationships, in peace of mind, in clarity of purpose and in calmness of soul.
Steadfast before the Lord. Read the Bible, get around people on the same journey, join a good church. Turn off what you need to turn off. Pray. Love your neighbor.
Still the best script for a good life.
2 Chronicles 27 in reading the Bible cover to cover in 2022
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