Jehoshaphat Accepts Reproof From Jehu

 Jehoshaphat Accepts Reproof From Jehu

Positive Christianity Episode #165


GOD Almighty guarded Jehoshaphat from the Syrians and Ahab. We learn that we are able to persevere in obedience to the commandments of Moses with sincerity of heart. While Jehoshaphat did not know all the details, he did trust in GOD Almighty who did know all the details. We learn that GOD Almighty does not forsake Jehoshaphat. We learn that Jehoshaphat was able to persevere when the Syrians had surrounded him thinking that he was Ahab. We learn that Jehoshaphat trusted in GOD Almighty and called on the name of the LORD. Jehoshaphat was able to persist when GOD Almighty removed his enemies from him. We learn that Ahab who had disguised himself and sent Jehoshaphat to fight for him, ends up struck with a random arrow from a Syrian soldier describing how GOD Almighty is Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omniscient, and also Just.

"Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in Jerusalem."- 2 Chronicles 18: 1

Jehoshaphat is reproved by Jehu for having helped Ahab fight against the Syrians. We know that Ahab had persecuted Elijah, and GOD Almighty judged Ahab by anointing a new king of Syria. Ahab had seen that his wickedness had caused him additional problems, yet instead of renouncing sin decides to get the help of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat had thought that he was unifying Israel when, in reality, Ahab was trying to send Jehoshaphat to battle without telling him the truth. Even when Jehoshaphat did not know all the details, GOD Almighty guards Jehoshaphat from the Syrians. GOD Almighty allows Jehoshaphat to return home from the battle. We learn that Jehoshaphat had called on the name of the LORD and was saved.

"But Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, 'Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the LORD. Nevertheless, some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Asheroth out of the land, and have set your heart to seek good.'"- 2 Chronicles 19: 2-4

GOD Almighty sends Jehu to reprove Jehoshaphat for having helped Ahab. GOD Almighty sees the intention of the heart and mind and knows that Jehoshaphat is good. Jehu corrects and reproves Jehoshaphat so that he does not help the wicked. We learn that Jehoshaphat accepts the reproof from Jehu and does not help Ahazaiah. We learn that later in the story, Ahazaiah also practiced idolatry that he learned from Ahab and Jezebel. We learn that Ahazaiah also had difficulties with the Syrians and wanted the help of Jehoshaphat similar to Ahab. We learn that Jehoshaphat negates the request to help Ahazaiah. This describes that Jehoshaphat accepted correction and decided to not help the wicked.

We are reminded in the Sacred Scriptures that we are supposed to be far apart from false prophets and false apostles that want to lead to wickedness and disobedience to the commandments of Moses. We learn in the story of Elijah and Jehoshaphat that we are supposed to be far apart from wicked individuals that only want to practice disobedience and sin. Paul tells us that "bad company corrupts good morals" and we are supposed to be far apart from negative individuals who practice envy and wickedness. We learn that Jehoshaphat was able to practice righteousness obeying the commandments, removing idol worship from Judah, and separating himself from wicked people. We are supposed to accept correction and reproof similar to Jehoshaphat. 

December 23, 2024 Monday's Publication



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