Date: 08-03-2020

Title: A Godly Leader’s Task

(S) cripture:
    2 Chronicles 34:33 (NASB) Josiah removed all the abominations from all the lands belonging to the sons of Israel, and made all who were present in Israel to serve the LORD their God. Throughout his lifetime they did not turn from following the LORD God of their fathers.

(O) bservation:
    In this record of the work of Josiah we find that he was faithful to God and led the people to live the same way. He had the idols removed and compelled the people to live faithfully for the Lord. Because of his leadership (OK as king there may have been some coercion) the people served God as long as Josiah lived.

(A) pplication:
    When I read this, I was struck with the fact that this is what I am to be doing as the pastor. I am to compel (I cannot coerce) people to live faithfully. A great joy for my life would be if all the people of New Baptist were living faithfully for the lord all the days of my life. What I do really does have eternal significance. It is my responsibility to help people tear down their idols and help them worship and serve the Living God. It is my desire to be that kind of leader.

(P) rayer:
    Lord let me live my life in such a way that it sets the example for others to follow in being faithful to you and you alone. Help me to tear down the idols in my own life so that others can see the way to tear down the idols in their lives. Let me lead the people in a way that is pleasing and faithful to you. Amen