A Call to Duty

2 Kings 9:1-13
the year is 820bc Israel’s kingdom is divided and many are turning away from the word and the will of the Lord. God seeks reformation in Israel by instructing the Prophet Elisha to anoint a chariot riding, zealous army captain named Jehu as the eleventh Ruler of Northern Kingdom. Jehu’s royal edict was simple; kill, kill and kill some more. The King was given this charge not just for sport but to eradicate all idolatry from Israel that they may return to the Lord, to worship and obey Him exclusively.

Lets look at the truths that surrounded his call to duty;

He was an unlikely successor to the throne; 9: 2,3
Notoriety is not necessary to fulfill God’s will, you just need to be in the right place at the right time-in the right position ( he was on his post)

He has a private coronation; 9:5,6
God will elevate you in private to eliminate the chance of assassination.
-Lyndon B. Johnson, the 37th President of the United States of America, was sworn in Office on November 22, 1963 two hours and eight minutes after President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. However this sacred service was not held on the steps of the U S Capital as many before him, he was sworn in on Air Force One at Love Field Airport in Dallas.

He received explicit instructions; 9:7-10
We must be willing to do exactly what God has called us to do, regardless of the
consequences. Dr. Charles Stanley says it like this, “Obey God and leave the consequences to Him.”

He acknowledged his position and took his place; 11-13
In order for us to be successful in our lives we must know our roll and know our mark.