2 Chron 23:11 Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son and put the crown on him; they presented him with a copy of the covenant and proclaimed him king. They anointed him and shouted, “Long live the king!”
Six years. That’s a long time. That’s how long it was between the time Athaliah seized power until Joash was placed on the throne. Six. Long. Years. 2,190 days under the oppressive, evil rule of Athaliah.
2 Chron 23:12 When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and cheering the king, she went to them at the temple of the LORD.
It is hard to hold on to hope in difficult circumstances. Even 30 days of a difficult situation, even three days of a difficult situation, can test the resolve of the strongest of us. But, even though things looked hopeless, God was still on His throne. He was still working in ways that most could not see or fathom. He still is. No matter how bleak the circumstances. He’s still in control. Not only that, I truly believe He is even closer to us in our darkest situations because He knows we need Him even more.
2 Chron 23:13a She looked, and there was the king, standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and the trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, and musicians with their instruments were leading the praises.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the hope that can only come from You. When we are trudging through miles of darkness, it is so hard to focus on hope. Help us to see the light of Your hope even more clearly in our darkest hour—not the emptiness of toxic positivity, but the joy of true hope that can only come from You. Draw us closer. Amen.
2 Chron 23:13b Then Athaliah tore her robes and shouted, “Treason! Treason!”
Have a blessed day.