How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, as Jehoiada did? Seeing Jehoiada’s Example 2 Chronicles 23:13 shows the decisive moment when Jehoiada’s obedience brought the rightful king back to the throne. His careful planning, courage, and loyalty demonstrate how one person’s alignment with God’s will can alter an entire nation’s course. Principles for Aligning Our Actions • Submit to God’s revealed plan – Jehoiada upheld the covenant promise to David’s line (2 Samuel 7:12-16). – Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart … He will make your paths straight.” • Act with courage rooted in faith – Jehoiada risked his life to oppose Athaliah’s evil reign (2 Chronicles 23:1-3). – Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and courageous … the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” • Obey promptly and completely – Partial obedience would have left Joash hidden and God’s promise dormant. – James 1:22: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” • Protect and restore true worship – After the coronation, Jehoiada re-established temple worship (2 Chronicles 23:16-18). – John 4:24: “God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” Guarding Our Hearts from Compromise • Stay alert to ungodly influences (1 Corinthians 15:33). • Keep short accounts with God through confession (1 John 1:9). • Let God’s Word shape convictions—Psalm 119:11: “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” Seeking God’s Counsel Daily • Begin each day in Scripture—Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet.” • Pray for wisdom—James 1:5. • Listen for the Spirit’s prompting—Romans 8:14. Submitting to God’s Timing • Jehoiada waited six years for the right moment (2 Chronicles 22:12). • Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us there is “a time for every purpose.” • Trust God’s timetable; impatience often leads to misalignment. Surrounding Ourselves with God-fearing Allies • Jehoiada partnered with commanders, Levites, and heads of families (2 Chronicles 23:1-2). • Hebrews 10:24-25 urges believers to spur one another on. • Seek counsel from mature believers—Proverbs 11:14. Walking in the Light of the Covenant • Jehoiada renewed the covenant between the LORD, the king, and the people (2 Chronicles 23:16). • Our covenant in Christ calls for holiness—1 Peter 1:15-16. • Regularly remember Christ’s sacrifice and our call to live for Him—Romans 12:1-2. Daily Checklist for Alignment ‣ Start with Scripture and prayer. ‣ Evaluate motives: Is this for God’s glory or my own? (1 Corinthians 10:31) ‣ Seek wise counsel before decisive actions. ‣ Act promptly on clear guidance. ‣ Review the day, confess, and realign where needed. Walking like Jehoiada means living Scripture-first, courageously obedient, patient in God’s timing, and committed to covenant faithfulness—assured that when our actions align with His will, He accomplishes His purposes through us. |
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