August 8, 2023: Don't Look Down Upon The Young

"Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, ... he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, ... while he was yet a boy, he began to seek the God of David his father... in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem." (2 Chronicles 34:1–3, ESV)

Josiah was eight when He began to reign as king. That is huge! He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. That is even bigger! He began to seek the God of David! And in his twelfth year, he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of idols and pagan worship. All of these things by the age of 20! We must not 'sell' our youth short by despising their age. 
    
God can do amazing things with a life that is submitted to Him and understands their purpose. Part of our job as parents is to make sure this happens. Yet when you read Josiah's story, you find that he did not have this kind of support and upbringing. But he did have a very strong mother in the Lord, and righteous priests surrounding him.
    
God is raising up young people who have a great heart for Him. They desire righteousness and to walk in His ways. As adults, we must cheer them on, be their best support and be proactive in helping them succeed. Eight years old! That is Super Church age. Is it possible we have kings among us???