2 Chronicles 24
Inspired thots
With godly counsel, Joash reigned well and set about restoring the temple of God. He instructed the priests to have the repairs done on the house of God with a freewill collection of taxes from the people. The people rejoiced at the giving to restore the temple of God (v10).
There was no coercion to give to God for the restoration works of the temple. A collection chest is put in front of the temple and the people freely gave. Hence, their hearts were filled with joy as they gave to God. The chest was full and more than enough was collected for the repairs on God's temple. There was balance to make utensils with offerings to God. God blesses abundantly when His people come to Him with a willing heart. Joy fills the heart submitted to God!
Such a contrast when people turn away from God; after Jehoiada's death, king Joash listened to ungodly counsel which led him to his downfall. What a shame that the early years of godly teaching went down the drain...
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
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