2 Kings 22:16-17 KJV
Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:
Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.
Josiah was a good king and led the nation to follow the Lord. When he saw the Word of God he repented and sought the Lord. But the prophetess said that God's intent was still to "bring evil upon this place." Because Josiah had humbled himself, he would not see it in his day, but it would happen.
There are some things that just cannot be reversed. Years of sin and rebellion against the Lord had led to a people who would habitually turn from God. Josiah's father wrought wickedness and Josiah's son would do the same.
It is always wise and always well received when we humble ourselves before the Lord. But the consequences of sin often cannot be reversed. It is ridiculous for us to expect any different.
We must turn from our sins quickly. We must not provoke the Spirit of God. We must not presume upon His grace and mercy.
Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:
Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.
Josiah was a good king and led the nation to follow the Lord. When he saw the Word of God he repented and sought the Lord. But the prophetess said that God's intent was still to "bring evil upon this place." Because Josiah had humbled himself, he would not see it in his day, but it would happen.
There are some things that just cannot be reversed. Years of sin and rebellion against the Lord had led to a people who would habitually turn from God. Josiah's father wrought wickedness and Josiah's son would do the same.
It is always wise and always well received when we humble ourselves before the Lord. But the consequences of sin often cannot be reversed. It is ridiculous for us to expect any different.
We must turn from our sins quickly. We must not provoke the Spirit of God. We must not presume upon His grace and mercy.
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