Knowing the Will of God through His Word (Part 2)

2 Kings 22:2, 11-17, NKJV

Josiah became king of Judah at eight years old and reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. “He did what was right in the sight of the Lord and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left” (v.2). 

After the discovery of the Book of the Law, and it was read to him, Josiah’s soul was greatly disturbed, and he tore his clothes (v.11). He sent his servants to Huldah the prophetess concerning the words of this book that has been found (22:12-14). She sent them back with a prophecy of judgment on Judah; they were unfaithful and disobedient, and God’s anger will not be quenched (v.17). She spoke a prophecy of blessing on Josiah from the Lord God of Israel; Josiah sent them to Him (v.15-16). 

God speaks His will to His children through His Word. In v.13 Josiah told his servants to inquire of the Lord “concerning the words of this book that has been found.” The verse continued: “great is the wrath of the Lord that is aroused against us, because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book, to do according to all that is written concerning us.” In reference to Huldah’s prophecy of judgment on Judah, v.16 spoke of “all the words of the book which the king of Judah has heard. Will you commit to reading and studying God’s Word today? 

 Give God glory!