Young King Josiah

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2 Chronicles 34:2

And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

 

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Is there any boundary for someone to start living right? Many people believe that at a young age, we should have fun! And later, after we become adults and old, we start thinking how to live right. 

But a young boy named Josiah, as told in 2 Chronicles, had different experience. Josiah had been a king of Jerusalem since he was 8 years old, and he reigned for 31 years. The wonderful thing is, Josiah had right way of life since he was young. He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of his father David (2 Chronicles 34:2).

When he was 16 years old, Josiah decided to seek the Lord. As a king, he lived differently from the other kings. At his time, he purged Judah and Jerusalem of the idols. He was a pioneer of spiritual reformation in his dominion.

If God wants to use Josiah to be a young leader, then He also wants to use you. If you want to receive the honor, you should be ready from now on. Do not miss the great things God wants you to do in your youth. Like Josiah, you should be a role model since you are young. As a parent, prepare your children that God has given you by teaching them according to His ways (Proverbs 6). So, do not waste your time on futility.

 

God chooses anyone who is willing to be molded to become a great person among people.