February 23, 2024

Author: Pastor David Miner
February 23, 2024

Reading: 1 Kings 11                  Optional Reading: 2 Kings 9, 10, 12
“When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to destroy the whole royal family.” (2 Kings 11:1 NIV)
Has Satan every come close to winning his war against God? He thought so.
For example, the wife of Abraham could not have children, it looked like a lost cause. But God did a miracle, and Isaac was born. Or when King Saul pursued David and almost killed him, Satan had nearly won. But God preserved David. Or when Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried, Satan thought he had won for sure. But Jesus rose from the dead.
In today’s story, Athaliah, a wicked queen, snatched the throne of David away from the rightful son. She had all the household of Ahaziah her son murdered. She wanted all the power. God did something though. He saved one member of the family, Joash, just a baby at the time, through a faithful princess. Athaliah reigned for six years while the priests hid Joash. At the right time, they brough Joash out and crushed Athaliah for the last time.
Satan thought God’s kingdom hung by a thread . . .  one little baby. But in God’s world, God was in control all along. Satan was once again driven out and God’s kingdom stood firm. You can trust God that he will bring you through too!
Father, I know you will save me to the end because you love me. Amen.

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