2 Chronicles 27 Epitaphs

Uzziah’s son Jotham began to reign and he reigned for 16 yrs. He did what was good because his desire was to please the Lord. Even though he lived only until he turned 41, his epitaph on his grave marked him as one who pleased the Lord. What will the epitaph say about us? Will it just be the day of our birth and the day of our death? Will we live to a ripe old age or die in what some would call the day of our youth? God has determined when we shall live and when we shall die but while we walk about this earth, what will be our desire? What are you busy doing day by day? 

Take a lesson from those who have gone before us and determine as Jotham, to do what pleases the Lord whether He chooses to leave you here or call you home.