Josiah was a godly king, a king that turned to God with all his heart, a king God had blessed and shown great mercy to.  But there came a time when Josiah acted on his own, not seeking God.  Josiah went out to fight against the king of Egypt and ignored God's warning to leave him alone.  Josiah battled with the Egyptian king despite God's word and was killed.

Even though Josiah was blessed and called by God, there were still consequences when he chose to ignore God's word.  Ignoring God's word always brings consequences.  The Bible says, "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."  When we heed God's Word and walk according to it, we can expect the blessings of God to flow into our life.  And when we ignore God's Word and warnings we can expect there to be consequences, for we will surely reap as we sow.  Listen to God!  Trust His Word!  Let us not be high-minded and prideful, ignoring the Lord, and leaning on our own understanding.