What does it say?
Athaliah attempted to kill all the royal heirs, but Joash survived and was anointed king. Athaliah was killed.

What does it mean?
Athaliah wasted no time grieving the loss of her son Ahaziah, even though it was her influence that led to his failure and death. She was even willing to take the lives of her own grandsons in order to seize the throne. By contrast, Jehoiada courageously risked his life to anoint Joash king. Athaliah sought her own agenda, refusing to humble herself before the Lord; but she was powerless to stop God’s plan. Athaliah’s desire for power ultimately resulted in her death, whereas Jehoiada’s trust in the Lord restored the line of David to the throne and led the people to renew their commitment to follow God.

How should I respond?
You decide each day whether to further your own agenda or follow God’s will. It’s tempting to take control of situations and manipulate circumstances to achieve your own goals. God’s Word reminds us in Proverbs 19:21 that only His purposes will prevail. Whatever you attempt apart from His plan will ultimately fail. How has God confirmed that your choices align with His will? Which desires fall outside the boundaries of His plan? Promoting your own agenda will eventually lead to compromise and harm. Instead, you can take part in accomplishing God’s purposes. What are you willing to risk?

December 15, 2023/by IT Support