1 Kings 22:41-53 Click here for Bible Verses
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Kings 22:41-53. Let’s go!
On verses 41-51: In these verses we see two kings — King Jehoshaphat of Judah and King Ahaziah of Israel. These two kings were polar opposites. Jehoshaphat loved God, did what was right in God’s eyes and would go onto a long 25 year reign and become one of Judah’s greatest kings. In contrast, Ahaziah worshiped idols, provoked the Lord to anger, and had only 2 years to reign as king in Israel. However, Jehoshaphat and Ahaziah both had one thing in common: each followed in his father’s footsteps. Notice what it says about Jehoshaphat:
“In everything he walked in the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them” (v43)
and about Ahaziah:
“…he walked in the ways of his father and mother…He served and worshiped Baal and provoked the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger, just as his father had done.
For better or for worse, both Jehoshaphat and Ahaziah followed in their fathers’ footsteps!
What can we learn from this? Parents, do not underestimate the impact you have on the spiritual lives of your children. Whether you want it or not, and whether your children want it or not, your children will inevitably learn and pick up things just by watching you, living with you, and being under your authority. The way you relate to God will affect how they relate to God. The way you treat others will affect how they treat others. So make it a point to pass on a legacy that is worth following. Set a great example for the next generation, so that by following you they’re doing something good and right.
Heavenly Father, I realize today that, whether for good or for bad, my children and those in my care WILL watch what I do and learn from my example. So I pray that I would be an example worth following for my children and the generation coming after me. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
