How can Jotham's example inspire us to strengthen our faith today? Jotham in One Verse “So Jotham grew powerful because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.” (2 Chronicles 27:6) What It Means to “Order Our Ways” • “Ordered” carries the idea of establishing, preparing, making straight—much like Proverbs 3:6, “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” • Jotham’s strength flowed directly from walking in alignment with God’s revealed will, not from military might or political alliances. Three Faith-Building Traits We See in Jotham 1. Consistent Obedience – 2 Chronicles 27:2 notes, “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.” – No half-hearted devotion—his obedience ran from the temple courts to the city gates. 2. Separation from Compromise – Unlike his father Uzziah, Jotham never tried to seize priestly privileges; he stayed within God-given boundaries (27:2). – Echoes Psalm 1:1-2: delighting in God’s law keeps us from walking in the counsel of the wicked. 3. Stewardship of Influence – He fortified Judah’s cities and rebuilt the Upper Gate of the temple (27:3-4). – His leadership leveraged power for God’s glory, reminding us of Colossians 3:23-24—doing all “as for the Lord.” Practical Ways to Strengthen Our Faith Like Jotham • Begin each day in Scripture, letting God set the agenda (Joshua 1:8). • Guard the roles and responsibilities God has assigned; refuse shortcuts or self-exaltation. • Invest whatever authority, resources, or skills you possess in advancing God’s work. • Keep short accounts with God; immediate confession maintains a straight path (1 John 1:9). • Surround yourself with fellow believers who encourage ordered living (Hebrews 10:24-25). Promises God Attaches to an Ordered Life • Stability – “He will be like a tree planted by streams of water” (Psalm 1:3). • Guidance – “The LORD will guide you continually” (Isaiah 58:11). • Strength – “Those who wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). • Legacy – “The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him” (Proverbs 20:7). Walking Forward Jotham’s quiet ten-year reign shows that steady, ordered faithfulness packs spiritual power. Align today’s decisions with God’s Word, and you will find the same strength that marked his life flowing into yours. |
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