How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, as Jehoash did? Setting the Scene: 2 Kings 12:2 “Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.” Jehoash’s reign opens with a simple, powerful statement: when he listened to godly instruction, his actions pleased the LORD. That one sentence offers a roadmap for every believer who longs to walk in God’s will. Lessons Drawn from Jehoash • Godly guidance matters. Jehoash thrived while he stayed under Jehoiada’s counsel. • Right actions flow from right relationship. Obedience was not random; it was rooted in ongoing instruction. • Sustained alignment requires continual dependence. When the influence of Jehoiada faded, so did Jehoash’s faithfulness (see 2 Chronicles 24:17–18). Finishing well means remaining teachable for life. Foundational Steps for Aligning Our Actions 1. Seek sound spiritual mentors – Proverbs 13:20: “He who walks with the wise will become wise.” – Hebrews 13:7: remember and imitate the faith of godly leaders. 2. Saturate your mind with Scripture – Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17: Scripture equips “for every good work.” 3. Submit every decision to the Lord – Proverbs 3:5-6: trust, acknowledge, and He will direct your paths. – Colossians 3:17: do all “in the name of the Lord Jesus.” 4. Practice immediate obedience – John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” – James 1:22: be doers, not hearers only. 5. Embrace accountability – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: two are better than one for lifting each other up. – Hebrews 10:24-25: provoke one another to love and good works. 6. Guard the heart daily – Proverbs 4:23: “Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” – Romans 12:2: be transformed by renewing the mind, not conforming to the world. Scripture That Anchors Our Steps • Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” • John 15:5: “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” • 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” • Ephesians 5:15-17: be careful, wise, and understand “what the will of the Lord is.” Daily Habits That Keep Us on Course • Begin each morning in the Word, letting God’s truth set the agenda. • Invite the Holy Spirit to examine motives and attitudes (Psalm 139:23-24). • Maintain short accounts—confess sin promptly and receive cleansing (1 John 1:9). • Plan your calendar and spending with kingdom priorities in view. • Meet regularly with believers who will speak truth in love. • Review the day each evening: where did God lead, and where must you adjust tomorrow? Finishing Well Jehoash’s early obedience shows how powerfully a life can honor God, yet his later decline warns that yesterday’s faithfulness is no guarantee for tomorrow. Continuous dependence on Scripture, Spirit-led obedience, and godly counsel keeps our actions aligned with His will “all the days” He gives us. |
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