2 Chronicles 17:6 Thus he was encouraged to follow the LORD’s ways, and once again he removed the high places and the asherahs from Judah.
At the bottom of the chapter in my Bible, it offered this extra bit: his heart was high,” a phrase that ordinarily describes arrogance and rebelliousness; in this case, however, it introduces a notice of Jehoshaphat’s fidelity to the Lord.
I love it written as his heart was high. Jehoshaphat knew what had befallen David and Solomon and even his own father Asa when they forgot to follow God’s commandments. Jehoshaphat sought God for help, walked in His Commandments, and because of that God strengthened his army and helped him fortify the cities. Jehoshaphat then sent out his people to teach the word of God.
We, as a people, need to allow our hearts to be high and come together to spread the word of God. We need to strengthen our churches so we can attack the devil as one. We need to keep his word in our heart to keep our hearts from sinning. If we learn and delight in God’s law, we will be blessed and strengthened in His Grace.
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