My reflection is from Living Faith:
He had the entire contents of the book of the covenant that had been found in the temple of the Lord, read out to them… the King made a covenant before the Lord that they would follow him…2 Kings 23:2–3
“King Josiah’s reign began at age 8 after his father’s assassination. At that time, many in Judah had forgotten and forsaken their covenant with God. Paganism was widespread. As a young man, Josiah sponsored repairs to the temple, during which time a book of the Law was found and shared with him. It was a turning point for the king. Josiah’s encounter with the Word of God led to repentance – ‘he tore his garments’ (verse 22:11.) knowing his kingdom had straight from the law, he renewed the covenant and led Judas spiritual renewal – restoring the Passover feast and more – while crushing idle worship and other abominations. Of Josiah it is said, ‘Before him there had been no king who turned to the Lord as he did, with his whole heart… nor did any king like him arise after him’ (23:25).
How is God‘s Word impacting my life? Pat Gohn
It is too bad that we don’t have leaders like that today.
