Overview
Jotham served as king of Judah during a time of spiritual and political instability. Though he began well, seeking God and strengthening Judah's fortifications and military power, his later years saw a decline in the nation's spiritual condition. His account illustrates both the rewards of faith and the consequences of incomplete devotion to God.
Key Scriptures
"Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the Lord his God" (2 Chronicles 27:6, ESV).
"So Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David. And Ahaz his son reigned in his place" (2 Chronicles 27:9, ESV).
"In those days the Lord began to send Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah against Judah" (2 Kings 15:37, ESV).
Application
Trust that wholehearted devotion to God brings blessing and strength, but remain vigilant in faith throughout your entire life, not merely in seasons of initial zeal.