How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, like Jotham's did? A Snapshot of Jotham’s Faithful Actions “Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah and forts and towers in the forests.” - 2 Chronicles 27:4 Jotham’s building program was not random city-planning; it was an outward expression of inward obedience. Every wall, fortress, and tower announced that Judah’s king was ordering his life around the Lord’s purposes (see v. 6). His practical choices flowed from a settled heart that feared God more than public opinion and trusted Scripture more than human wisdom. Key Principles to Align Our Actions with God’s Will • Seek God before acting (Proverbs 3:5-6) – trust and acknowledge Him, letting Him “make straight” our paths. • Obey the clear commands first (James 1:22) – when Scripture is explicit, immediate obedience keeps us from drifting. • Guard our sphere of influence (2 Chronicles 27:4) – like Jotham fortified Judah, fortify home, church, and relationships so sin finds no easy entry. • Learn from past spiritual failures (27:2) – Jotham refused to repeat his father Uzziah’s proud intrusion into the temple (26:16-21). • Order our ways, not just our words (27:6) – align schedules, budgets, conversations, entertainment, and ambitions with God’s standards. • Prioritize integrity over approval (Psalm 15:1-2) – walking blamelessly positions us to discern God’s direction more clearly. • Persevere even when culture lags behind (27:2) – “the people still behaved corruptly,” yet Jotham remained steady. Putting It into Practice: Daily Steps 1. Morning alignment • Read a portion of Scripture, asking, “What specific action does this call for today?” • Surrender plans, inviting God to reshuffle them. 2. Midday check-in • Pause and assess: Is any decision drifting from what I sensed this morning? Adjust immediately. 3. Evening review • Thank God for grace-empowered obedience. • Confess where choices strayed; record lessons learned for tomorrow’s battles. 4. Weekly fortification • Set aside time to strengthen “walls” (spiritual disciplines, accountability, doctrinal study). • Build “towers” (strategic practices that give vantage—fasting, solitude, family worship). Scriptures That Reinforce the Pattern • Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O man, what is good…” • Matthew 6:33 – seek first His kingdom and righteousness. • Psalm 1:1-3 – roots plunged in God’s Word produce consistent fruit. • Colossians 3:17 – “whatever you do…do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” • Hebrews 13:20-21 – God equips us “in every good thing to do His will.” A Final Encouragement When our hearts are set on pleasing the Lord, the bricks and beams of our daily choices start forming spiritual cities—visible, durable testimonies of God’s will carried out in real time. Like Jotham, order your ways before Him, and He will establish the work of your hands. |
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