We had a great crowd in Sunday School so instead of retelling the lesson, I want to simply list some of the questions that stood out in my mind. Maybe they will impact you too.
- What were you like as an 8 year old? Could you have been a king that did what was right in the sight of the Lord and reign for 31 years like Josiah did?
- How are you preparing your own children to walk in the ways of the Lord and not turn aside to the right or to the left?
- When our children grow up will they remember our generation as one who walked with the Lord and be able to follow our example?
- Is God's word evident in our church and in our life? or is it hiding and needing to be found?
- What idols in our life need to be torn down? in our family traditions? in our church? Do we want God's anger to burn against us?
"Josiah desecrated the high places.....He broke down the shrines...he pulled down the altars....he smashed the sacred stones....got rid of the mediums and spiritists, the household gods, the idols and all the other detestable things in Judah and Jerusalem." --2 Kings 23:8, 12, 14, 24
Read this chapter and you will see that Josiah was violent. Are we violent enough when it comes to fighting against our idols - our temptations? We must not be passive, but must fight against every form of evil with God's strength and weapons.
Last question: What was the key weapon that turned their world upside down in these chapters? Answer: The reading of God's word.
Prayer Requests:
- Amy W.-my cousin's grandfather committed suicide Saturday. Please pray for the family. -I will be traveling next weekend. Please pray for safety & that Emma stays well.
- Kiley-best friend having marital problems. 4 kids involved. Currently separated. Pray for Godly wisdom.
- Christy C.-for Alex and his behaviors. -Resolve differences with his pyschiatrist or lead us to right doctor. --for Uncle Sheldon. His kidney function is below 20% & praying he can get on a transplant list.
- Sewell Family--Cade's recovery went well, so far so god. -Pray for adoption as we get close to being matched with our future daughter.
- Julie C.- grandmother is hospitalized and being evaluated about going to nursing home.
Announcements:
- Packing Party at the Church-Saturday, Feb. 19, 5:30-8:00pm, Blythe Equipping Room. We will be packing the hygiene kits for Children's Harbor. Chili will be served. Bring your kids a snack supper and drink. For a list of possible collection items scroll down and see the sidebar list on the right.
