2 Chronicles 21:20 “He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.”

I’M GLAD HE’S GONE

Jehoram was not a good king.  He wasn’t even a good man.  The moment he became king at age 32 he killed all his brothers.  His father, Jehoshaphat, had been such a good king, but Jehoram wanted nothing of that.  He wanted everything for himself.

The phrase in this verse “with no one’s regret” is sad.  It means no one was sad to see him die.  They were glad he was gone.  There was nothing pleasant about Jehoram, so there was nothing to miss.  Have you ever been to a funeral like that?  It’s sad.

TEACHING MOMENT

Our children should be taught to live their live in such devotion to the Lord that people will truly miss them when they are gone.  That may seem kind of strange to say, but think about it.  We are either going to be missed when we are gone or not.  I would hate to know when I die that no one would even notice.  I know I am not indispensable, but I do want people to know I’m gone.  Lol

So, how do we “leave our mark” on this world?  Simple, we show our children how to impact others.  We share the gospel so that others are His children too.  We love others so they will love others.  We lend a hand to others so they, in turn, will lend a hand to others.  That will leave a mark on this world so that when we are gone people will say, “We are going to miss him.”

How are you “marking” the world?  Jehoram left a mark, but it wasn’t a good one.  What do you want written on your gravestone?  Have you thought about that?  What will your family say at your funeral?  What will the memories of you be about?  Those are the marks you leave.

Father, please let me leave Your mark on this world.  Allow me to share the Word with others so that You can stamp your image on them.  That would be all I need to be remembered for, for being the one to lead them to You.