Joash: Token of Faithfulness

Synopsis     2Chron 22:7-23:33     4/15/2020 

King Ahaziah made the decision to visit King Jehoram, son of Ahab. Now, King Jehoram was recovering from his wounds at Jezreel. But God had ordained Jehu as king over Israel. So, Jehu came to Jezreel. And there he killed both Jehoram. But afterward, he also killed King Ahaziah of Judah.  

Athaliah was the daughter of the wicked king Ahab. And she was also Ahaziah’s mother. So, when she heard that Ahaziah was dead, she determined to kill all of Ahaziah’s sons. In this way, she meant to eliminate every heir to the throne.  

After this, she assumed the throne of Judah and ruled as queen. However, she did not realize that she had failed to kill Ahaziah’s youngest son Joash. And so, Ahaziah’s sister, along with her husband, hid Joash until he was seven years old.  

Joash: Token of Faithfulness 

God had promised King David that his sons would remain on the throne of Israel forever. However, the sons became entangled in earthly ambitions that wrecked their kingdoms. Amongst the royals, brother murdered brother in the desperate effort to protect their various claims to the power and authority of the throne.  

Finally this dissipation climaxes with Athaliah. She murdered her own husband’s grandchildren to ensure her ongoing claim to power and privilege.  

But God was faithful to the promise he made to David. And so, He preserved the helpless life of an infant named Joash.  

Token of Faithfulness 

God’s faithfulness remains. He has given all that’s needful for life and for godliness. And He does this daily. He has given us His Word, His Son, and His Holy Spirit. And none of it is ever withdrawn. 

I am rich indeed! And God is always faithful.

“Through all generations your truth endures; fixed to stand firm like the earth.” Psa 119:90