3rd September 2025

Drastic Measures

The king . . . renewed the covenant in the presence of the Lord,

to follow the Lord and keep his commands.    

2 Kings 23:3

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Kings 23:3–7.

Josiah, king in Jerusalem, grew up with little knowledge of God’s expectations for His people. When the high priest rediscovered the Book of the Law in the long-neglected temple (2 Kings 22:8), Josiah wanted to hear it. As soon as he learned what God had said about idolatry, he ordered sweeping changes to bring Judah into compliance with God’s law, changes far more sweeping, far more drastic than merely cutting a charm from a bow (see 2 Kings 23:3–7).

Believers today have more than King Josiah did, much, much more. We have the entire Bible to instruct us. We have each other. And we have the vital in filling of the Holy Spirit, who brings things to light, large and small, that we might otherwise overlook.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, by the work of the Holy Spirit, help me to keep away from anything that is offensive to You, or would bring shame on Your name. In Christ, I pray. Amen.