2 Chronicles 17:1-6, "Strengthening Himself Against Israel" - a podcast by Benjamin Glaser

As we begin this series through the life and kingship of Jehoshaphat the Chronicler introduces us to this leader of Israel as a man who "walked in the former ways of his father David". This description points us to a man who delights in the LORD, but most especially understands who he is in light of who God is. As we will discover in our time in 2 Chronicles 17-21 Jehoshaphat has clay feet, he's a sinner who falls short of the glory of God as all men do. However, what garners him this title of David's son is the fact he "walked in the commandments". In other words he did not give the word short shrift, but lived out his faith in obedience to God's grace.

It is part and parcel of the heart of a true Christian that they see not the law as a burden, but as something to find joy and comfort in. As Jesus says, "If you love me you will keep my commandments". This doesn't mean of course that we are saved by this keeping, but that the believer who has been awakened by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit will find in the ways and means of the LORD beauty and peace. Can this be said of you? Do you delight in the way God has established relationships between men and women? Do you delight in the Lord's Day and the worship with God's people? This is a serious question all those claiming the name of Christ must ask, as they make their calling and election sure. Is our assurance and comfort in what Jesus has promised and provided? By God's grace it was for a man like Jehoshaphat and we will see more next week about how he put this faith into action. 

Have a Blessed Week in Christ!

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