Verse from 2 Kings

“他行耶和华看为正的事，跟随他祖宗大卫所行的一切道路，不偏左右。”

‭‭列王纪下‬ ‭22:2‬ ‭

“He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed completely the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left.”

‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭22:2‬ ‭

You may recall the name Josiah. He was crowned king when he was only “eight years old” (2 Kings 22:1). Years later, in his mid-twenties, Hilkiah the high priest found “the Book of the Law” in the temple (v. 8). 

It was then read to the young king, who tore his robes in sorrow due to his ancestors’ disobedience to God. Josiah set about to do what was “right in the eyes of the Lord” (v. 2). The book became a tool to steer the people so there would be no turning to the right or left. God’s instructions were there to set things straight.

Allowing the Scriptures to guide us day by day keeps our lives in line with knowing God and His will. The Bible is an amazing tool that, if followed, keeps us moving straight ahead.

God, 

the Scriptures are a gift that brings truth and freedom to our lives. 

Help me to hunger and thirst for Your words.