2 Kings 10:27 "They smashed the sacred pillar and wrecked the temple of Baal, converting it into a public toilet, as it remains to this day."
Jehu was charged by God to destroy the family of evil King Ahab and everything associated with Baal worship. He invites all the worshippers of Baal to Baal's temple and while inside, he orders all of his soldiers to kill the worshippers. Oh the "trickeration!" Jehu then has the sacred pillar taken from the temple and converts it into a toilet! A public toilet no less! Nasty! Does God also have a twisted sense of humor!?
As with so many other kings, Jehu doesn't completely turn from his sins and ends up disappointing God. But, for a moment, he destroys the evil in the kingdom. Fighting evil and sin is a constant effort. I must daily focus on Christ and squash the sin in my life. It's not a one time event. Each day, I must make the commitment to identify sin in my life and then eradicate it. What sin do I need to turn from today and ask God to forgive?
Dear Jesus, thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to pursue holiness today. Amen.
