Ordered Lives!

Jotham was a king of Judah for sixteen years and was noted as having done what was right in the eyes of the Lord. ( 2 Chronicles 27:2) As his power on the throne became established, tribute was paid to him by the Ammonites. This was a period of security for the kingdom of Judah.

With regard to Jotham’s life we also find the following statement made.
“So Jotham became mighty, BECAUSE HE ORDERED HIS WAYS BEFORE THE LORD HIS GOD.” ( 2 Chronicles 27:6 ESV)

Jotham’s might and success were not linked merely to himself, but to the fact he aimed at bringing the ways of his life IN LINE WITH GOD. He focused on living a life of continuing service to the Lord. To have the ways of our life “ordered” would imply balance and PROPER PRIORITIZATION. Someone has described Jotham’s ordering of his ways as “moral habitude” (i.e. habitual behavior or practice). What is it that is marking our habitual behavior in the bringing of order to our life?

Jude exhorted. . .
“(20) But you, beloved, BUILDING YOURSELVES UP IN YOUR MOST HOLY FAITH and praying in the Holy Spirit, (21) KEEP YOURSELVES IN THE LOVE OF GOD, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” ( Jude 20-21 ESV)

Building generally does not take place in a day. It is a process carried out in view of a blueprint that has been drawn up. The same is true with the building of our life in faith; a process developing from day to day and year to year. Through the continual practice of the Will of God our life becomes more orderly through the aid of God’s Divine wisdom and our humble, loving obedience. May we enjoy the experience of order God can bring to our life even as we live in a chaotic world. Through such an aim, those around us may begin to recognize the supreme wisdom of God’s Ways!

Have a great day DEVELOPING A GOD ORGANIZED LIFE!
Carl

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