2 Kings 12:6-7 (NASBStr)
But it came about that in the twenty- third year of King Jehoash the priests had not repaired the damages of the house. Then King Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and for the other priests and said to them, “Why do you not repair the damages of the house? Now therefore take no more money from your acquaintances, but pay it for the damages of the house.”
Sometimes, even leaders in ministry get lazy and content. They might simply become comfortable and not wish to disrupt the status quo ... because the status quo is good for them. Or, they might be in fear and think any change could bring about some unwanted affect and therefore they avoid making needed changes. Maybe they simply don't agree with the required change and, through passive aggressive behavior, they drag their feet to assure the project is either delayed or derailed. Whatever the reason the priest in the above passage disobeyed the king and did not make the needed repairs on the temple. We are not told "why" but only informed that King Jehoash does some follow up work and discovered that for many years the priest sat on the money they had collected and refused to open their fists and pay the carpenters and builders to make the improvements. They apparently like the collect but not the disbursement. Having leaders who are content, fearful, passive-aggressive or simply lazy is never good ... especially in the house of God. The priest should have been leading the reform. Instead they were obstacles to growth. The lesson here is to avoid becoming like these priest (obstacles) and be more like the King (catalyst) for God's Kingdom. If we are not moving we are obstacles. If we are not contributing we are obstacles. Don't be an obstacle in God's Kingdom. Do what you are required. Quit trying to be comfortable. Quit trying to keep the status quo. Stop dragging your feet on projects you can contribute to or make happen. Don't be a lazy priest. Be an energetic King.
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