Seek Daily (NBC)

SEEK DAILY (NBC)
 
Wednesday, July 8
2 Chronicles 19:4-10
ACT IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD
“…you must serve faithfully and whole heartedly in the fear of the Lord.” 2 Chronicles 19:9, NIV
Jehoshaphat was one of the four kings of Judah who were outstanding for godliness; others were Joash, Hezekiah and Josiah. He sensed the importance of religious education for the people and sent priests and Levites to teach the people the law of the Lord (2 Chronicles 17:7-9). Because of his godliness, “the fear of the Lord” fell on the surrounding nations. He also sent judges among the people to execute the laws and check the activities of evil doers.
The charge Jehoshaphat gave to the law enforcers is very helpful to leaders today. One, you must realize that you are working for God (verse 6), because good governance springs from commitment to God. Two, you must be impartial and honest (verse 7). Three, you must be faithful (verse 9). Four, you are to act only out of fear of God, not people (verse 9). As a leader in school or the society, remember that God holds you accountable for the authority you exercise. The world is in need of people who have the fear of God. Are you a likely candidate?
Birthday Blessing: Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Read Bible Through Passage: Ezra 1, 2; Acts 11
No one can know the grace of God who has not first known the fear of God. – A.W Tozer
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