June 12

Jehu did what was right in the eyes of the Lord… but not everything right. Yet he still was rewarded and blessed immensely! His line would sit on the throne for 4 generations. There would be a dominion given to him for over a century, and that was for partial obedience!

When I read the OT and see the judgment it is hard to reconcile Psalms that say that God is slow to anger, rich in love…, but here is a great example of just that! In fact, the judgments that have been handed down in the context of everything were not only just, but were not swift! God was waiting and wanting His people to repent, but after a certain time, God sees that His mercy is hurting more than helping and judgment must come, especially for the future generations.

This passage illustrates God’s willingness to bless us. Jehu’s whole heart was NOT for God, yet He blessed him and his children. Just think of what God would do with a heart that is fully His!