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{{DOD-May}}
Today we complete our reading in the Book of II Chronicles. Our reading covers the [[death]] of Josiah, the reign of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. These kings reigned over [[Judah]] between 640 and 586 b.c. As mentioned in yesterday's comments, Josiah was one of [[Judah]] 's best kings and brought revival to the land. However, in spite of all the Reformation of Josiah, we find [[Jerusalem]] in exile and captivity as the book ends.
Chapter 36 reviews the [[Lord]]'s [[grace]] and patience, and the reasons for the exile of [[God]]'s people. Under the rule of Cyrus, king of Persia, a proclamation was made throughout all the kingdom to rebuild the Temple in [[Jerusalem]]. This was done to fulfill the [[Word]] of the [[Lord]], which was given by [[Jeremiah]] many years earlier.
Throughout I and II Chronicles we have seen the success and failure of [[God]]'s people. [[God]]'s people never knew failure when they followed the [[Lord]], but never knew success when they followed the ways contrary to the [[Lord]].
As I review these two great books, II Chronicles 7:14 comes to my mind as one of the outstanding verses. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and [[pray]], and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from [[heaven]], and will forgive their [[sin]], and will heal their land." Every [[Christian]] should memorize this verse, believe it, and follow the instruction given in it. Only then will the promises become a reality. [[God]] wants to forgive our sins. He wants to bless our nation. But we must first present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto [[God]], that we might be used of Him. We must be clean vessels, meet for the Master's use.
