24.15 Josiah, the King Who Got It Right (Part 4)

In today's episode, Craig and LaDonna continue to let God's Word tell the powerful story of King Josiah, who became known as one of the most godly and righteous leaders over God's Chosen People, the Children of Israel.  As the king tore down the idols and sacrificial places to the demonic Baal, Asherah, and Molech, he also turned the hearts of his people back to the Lord after the discovery of the Books of Moses, which were hidden away in the back corners of the Temple of God.  Once the content of those books were read to Josiah, he wept bitterly for the condition his people were in through compromise and syncretism, all from Josiah's wicked father and grandfather's leadership.  But this brave young leader stood tall and called his nation to repentance, and to turn back to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  One of the huge changes Josiah instituted was to return to the celebration of the Passover, which hadn't been celebrated for such a long, long time!  Scripture so wonderfully explains the joy and celebratory attitude that swept throughout the land as God's people returned to God honoring worship!  All thanks to a king who's most impactful decisions were made before his thirtieth birthday!  Yes, we can learn so much from this king on how we, too, must live as we're surrounded by many voices that want to take us away from God honoring worship and living.  May we learn well from the lessons of this young, energetic, and God honoring leader.  Oh that our tribes and nations were led by similar leaders who's primary purpose is to obey the God of heaven and earth and lead their people in the ways of the Lord!