When Judah’s King Asa died, his son Jehoshaphat became king. Jehoshaphat reigned 25 years over the nation and was one of the better and stronger kings after David and Solomon. When he assumed the throne, he first fortified the land. [2 Chronicles 17:1-2]
The second thing recorded about Jehoshaphat is that he walked in the way of “David,” and did not follow idols. Verse 6 records that “His mind rejoiced in the LORD’s ways and he again removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.” [HCSB]
But it is the third thing recorded about Jehoshaphat that caught my attention. In verses 7-9 we are told that Jehoshaphat sent his officials and some of the Levites to teach in the cities of Judah. “They taught throughout Judah, having the book of the LORD’s instruction with them. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.” [HCSB]
Jehoshaphat realized how important it was that everyone in his kingdom knew and understood God’s Word to them.
That has not changed. It is still fundamentally important for all people to be taught the Word of God. It is vital that we know God’s Word if we are to walk correctly in this life. Whether we like it or not, God’s Word sets the requirements for all. We may not agree with it, but that does not change it one iota. He created us; He has the authority to set the holy standard for us.
We need to make sure that we are in a church which teaches the truth of God’s Word. If we are not being taught, we need to find a place where we will be. There will be no excuses in heaven for those who fail to teach, or those who fail to learn God’s truth.
