Prepare to understand the profound portrait of the loveless bride. How does God see the one He has taken to Himself, and how did she get that way-

Joash was a great king while he listened to his -father- the priest. When he died, Joash listened to other counselors, and killed the brother of his childhood and died a man who could have been great by faith. An amazing picture of the importance of trusting and followihg the great Father and Priest.

Their self-deceived state was nauseating to the Lord Jesus. Luke warmness is a very deceptive state

Little strength is very pleasing to our Lord. Persevere Christian.