The Child Shall Die: An Answer From God
I Kings 14:12-13 NKJV
[12] Arise therefore, go to your own house. When your feet enter the city, the child shall die. [13] And all Israel shall mourn for him and bury him, for he is the only one of Jeroboam who shall come to the grave, because in him there is found something good toward the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
God doesn't play with His words. His word is Yeah and Amen. In todays vignette, God is taking out the only person with some goodnes out of Jeroboam s lineage. And he is a young man. The Expositor's Bible Commentary quotes an extra Biblical source. "We are not told wherein the goodness consisted, but Rabbinic tradition guessed that in opposition to his father he discountenanced the calf-worship and encouraged and helped the people to continue their visits to Jerusalem". Sometimes God may allow the righteous to depart so His judgement may not be hindered. This was the only person in the lineage with proper burial. Its an irony that the same prophet who prophesied him to power, prophesied his end. Joel Ryan says of Jeroboam: " Like all kings and rulers, Jeroboam was established by God, used by God, and removed by God just as quickly. Despite their efforts, all rulers are subject to the authority of the King of Kings and will answer to Him for their leadership". Don't let the child die in your time. You can have a proper successor. Serve God. Good morning.
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