JE'HU, was the anointed king of Israel back in the (Kings) biblical days. God specifically selected him to go after all the BAAL worshippers and also to fulfill the prophesies that Elijah had spoken against Ahab and his household. Remember, he had Jezebel Ahab's wife killed.As I read this great and terrible chapter about JE'HU, I had to take a break and catch my breath, the events that took place back then suffice to say, was a trip, I mean the way our Great and Terrible God did some things would keep you trembling with fear. but getting back to JE'HU.........
JE'HU! had the basic qualities that could have made him a great success. From a human perspective, in fact, he was a successful king. His family ruled the northern kingdom of Israel longer than any other king. He was used by God as instrument to punish Ahab's evil dynasty and fiercely attacked every BAAL worshipper in that era. He could have been God's king of all kings, but he recklessly went beyond God's commands and failed to follow through on the obedient actions that began his reign as king. He was within sight of victory but settled on mediocrity. Let's say he settled for the '"BLING - BLING" (two golden calves).
JE'HU! was a man of immediate action but without ultimate purpose. He made sure his kingdom was on the MOVE, but its destination was unclear. JE'HU! executions were shrewed. So much so, that the most gruesome order of executions were done without a second thought. His style showed he was not fully aware of who was directing him.
As with JE'HU, God gives each person strengths and abilities that will find their greatest usefulness only under His control. Outside of that control they don't accomplish what they could have and often become tools for evil. One way to make sure this does not happen to you, is to tell God of your willingness to be under His control. With His presence in your life, your natural strengths and abilities will be used to their greatest potential for His Glory, and His Glory only.....
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