Doing What is Right In The Eyes of The LORD

II Kings 10.30 The LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in accomplishing what is right in My eyes and have done to the house of Ahab all I had in mind to do, your descendants will sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation.” 

One of the most troubling verses in the Word of God is the last verse of Judges.  Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.  NKJV

People without the Word of God planted deeply in their lives, without fellowship with other believers end up doing what is right in their own eyes, as they see fit.

I need the Word of God given to me each day and with other believers. I need to pray by myself each day and with groups throughout the week. Pastor Johnson told me after our prayer group this week, "You know I get up early and pray each day, but there is something about coming together with a group of believing men and praying together that is very special."

The collective conscience of the church is needed. What gets to my heart may be different from someone else's.

Many who have a knowledge of the Truth but are not followers of the LORD are doing what is right in their own eyes.

Judges 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. 

Jehu was commended at this point for "doing well in accomplishing what was right in the eyes of the LORD." He had obeyed the LORD in the mission God gave him to do.

1. God is Looking Down From Heaven.

2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD go throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 

What an encouragement to know that the LORD is looking down from heaven. From His position of being high and lifted up, exalted above all the earth, He looks down. He sees everything.

Not only that but He strengthens those whose heart is fully committed to Him.

He speaks through His Word.

He comes to our hearts and overflows us with His Spirit.

He leads us.

Strengthens=

*encourage Romans 15:5-6 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

*make bold Acts 4:29 Now, LORD, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. 

*prevail Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. 

*sustain Mark 13.13 All men will hate you because of Me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 

Hebrews 4.13

2. It Is Possible to Please the LORD.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. 

Hebrews 13:20-21 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 

We can have friendship with Jesus, be a friend of God!

James 2:23-24 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. 

It is possible only by maintaining a walk with Him. It is not complicated:

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6.8

Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. 

It is not complicated to understand but it is not easy to live.

I Peter 3.17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 

John 16.33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

3. We Will Be Rewarded One Day.

For serving

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ Matthew 25.21

For remaining Faithful 

Hebrews 10:35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. 

For overcoming temptation

James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the LORD has promised to those who love Him. 

Watch out for these things:

Mark 4.19 

1-the worries of this life, 

2-the deceitfulness of wealth 

3-and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Watch out for these temptations!

We close with Paul the apostle's last words:

II Timothy 4.6-8

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the LORD, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day–and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.