Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He passed away, to no one's regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. (2 Chronicles 21:20)
How sad that Jehoram disappointed both his people and his God so! "He passed away, to no one's regret..." Perhaps everyone rejoiced at his death. Or maybe everyone simply ignored his passing, taking no notice at all.
How will folks receive news of my death? Will they feel happy? Sad? Indifferent? Will no one regret my passing? In large measure it will depend on how I have treated others. So let me extend grace to others, day by day, Lord. Amen!
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