Jehoram did not follow in his father's godly footsteps (2 Chronicles 21). Jehoram truly was a man that was as mean as a snake. Nobody cared when he died (21:20) and I am sure many were happy to see him leave. "Evil men are no longer remembered" (Job 24:20) but "the righteous" are "remembered forever (Psalms 112:6)." This makes sense when you look at it from an eternal perspective. Those in heaven are remembered forever but those in hell have nothing to look forward to. Even on earth, Jehoram's father and grandfather were honored and remembered for their good deeds (21:19) whereas Jehoram was despised (21:20). Unfortunately, Jehoram's son, Ahaziah, followed in his father's footsteps. What are you being remembered for and are you leaving a good path for someone to follow in?
Tolerance has become the name of the game today. However, we as Christ-followers must continue to preach the message that Jesus is the only Way (John 14:6). Many would say today that we are arrogant to make such a claim. However, if that was true, then it would be just as arrogant to claim the opposite statement that Jesus is not the only way. May we always be ready to preach the gospel (2 Timothy 4:1-2)!
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