Just read 2 Kings 23:1-25 and the obedience of Josiah astonishes me...
"The king stood by the pillar and renewed the covenant in the presence of the LORD -to follow the LORD and keep his commands, regulations and decrees with all his heart and all his soul, thus confirming the words of the covenant written in this book. Then all the people pledged themselves to the covenant." (vs 3)
Josiah walked his talk. What he promised the Lord, he did.
How many times have we walked into the church on Sunday telling God that we will follow after Him and obey His call with all our heart, our soul and our strength... but walked out of the church compromising to the things of this world? Countless.
Hm. Many thoughts running through my mind now. Relooking at my commitment to Him and feeling a sense of urgency to rededicate myself to Him. For too long I've compromised my faith..
"Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the LORD as he did—with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the Law of Moses." (vs 25)