Zeal and Obedience — When God Calls You to Clean House Completely
Key Scriptures
2 Kings 10:10 (CSB)
“Know, then, that not a word the Lord spoke against the house of Ahab will fail, for the Lord has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.”
2 Kings 10:15–16 (CSB)
“When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab coming to meet him. He greeted him and said, ‘Is your heart one with mine?’ Jehonadab replied, ‘It is.’ Jehu said, ‘If it is, give me your hand.’ So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot. Then he said, ‘Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.’”
2 Kings 10:28 (CSB)
“Jehu eliminated Baal worship from Israel.”
2 Kings 10:31 (CSB)
“Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart. He did not turn from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.”
Psalm 19:13 (CSB)
“Keep your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed from blatant rebellion.”
Reflection Questions
What “golden calves” remain in my life that I’ve tolerated instead of tearing down?
Do I serve with zeal but lack time in intimacy with God?
Who is my “Jehonadab”—the person God has sent to help me walk in purity and accountability?
How can I ensure I finish every assignment God gives me with excellence and obedience?