From the YouVersion Bible App, “A God Who Is Faithful”, Day 3

Guard the King

Athaliah, whose name means “the Lord is exalted,” did not live up to her name. As the nation unraveled, she continued the murderous pattern of many of the previous pagan leaders. When her son (King Ahaziah) died, she murdered every remaining royal heir and took the throne for herself. But she missed one heir: young Joash, her grandson and the son of Ahaziah. Jehosheba, Ahaziah’s half sister, was married to the high priest and stood in a perfect location to rescue and hide Joash. Athaliah may not have even known of Joash’s existence, which protected him from her rampage. The Lord protected Joash, ensuring that he would inherit the promises God made to David. Once again, David’s royal line endured against all human odds through God’s covenant faithfulness (2Sa 7:16).

In the same way, God protected the infant Jesus from death at the hands of King Herod and allowed him to secure the Davidic throne forever (Mt 2:13 – 20). The entire story of the Bible testifies to God’s faithfulness to fulfill his promises and establish his rule and reign.

Today’s Prayer: 

Jesus, I may not always see how the pieces of the puzzle will fit together but help me to always believe that they do. Thank you for your perfect will. Amen.

My Thoughts

I really like the analogy today in the prayer of life being like a puzzle. Sometimes I think I am working out a puzzle in my life that is missing a few pieces, but God knows where all of the pieces are and He is putting it all together for me, in His timing. I don’t like the uncertainty of now knowing what is going to happen next, but I can trust the faithfulness of the God who does know and is working everything out. He protected a young king in order to continue the line of David as He promised. And He warned Joseph to flee with Jesus to Egypt in order to protect Jesus from Herod. God is always working, even when we don’t see it. And He will fulfill His plan for me in spite of all of the obstacles that may pop up. The puzzle of my life isn’t done yet, but I can trust the one who is putting it all together.