Through the love of faithful people, God saved Joash, the young prince of Judah. And through this descendant of King David, the promise of God to bring the one true King, Jesus, remained intact. We don’t always know what part we may play in God’s plans, but by taking risks and by simply obeying God’s commands to love one another, we can make a difference in our world.
Show me the wonders of your great love,
you who save by your right hand
those who take refuge in you from their foes.
As a boy, Prince Joash may have been somewhat bewildered by the events that led up to his coronation. But he had been raised by great examples of courage, wisdom, and faithfulness—his aunt and uncle, Jehosheba and the high priest Jehoiada.
If you have someone who has been a great example to you of how to live for God, tell them about it! You can write a note, send a text, or make a short video message and send it to them, or just tell them in person. It can be very encouraging to people to know when they are having a positive effect on someone else. And it’s a way of showing God’s love too!
Dear God, thank You for Your great love that gives us strength, guides us, protects us, and will let us enter Your forever kingdom. Amen.