Almost faithful
2 Kings Chapter 10
Jehu, it seems, was faithful and even enthusiastic in destroying the enemies of God. He was less faithful, though, in worshiping God.
This same tendency can be seen today.
Even the common “culture wars” terminology suggests an us-against-them kind of mentality that isn’t really consistent with the biblical notion that God is calling all people unto himself, and that we are to spread his word to all nations and make disciples of them.
Despite his strong start as king, Jehu ends up failing in his faith.
Friday meditation
Proverbs 24:15-16
Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, do not plunder their dwelling place; for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.
Prayer focus
Lord, may we not only oppose those that you oppose; may we also love those you love.
-Rev. Mark Fleming