2 Kings 9:2 “When you get there, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go to him, get him away from his companions and take him into an inner room.”
It is hard for me to witness injustice and unfairness, and there is so very much of it in this world. 2 Kings 9 draws to a close prophecies and stories that were shared as earlier as 1 Kings 19. In 1 Kings 21, we hear of Naboth, who was murdered by the king and queen for his vineyard.
2 Kings 9:3 “Then take the flask and pour the oil on his head and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run; don’t delay.”
But even before Naboth was murdered, God had a plan. In 1 Kings 19, He charges Elijah with anointing both Jehu and Elisha in His service. He was paying attention, and He had a plan, but He wanted to give those involved time to turn back to Him if they would.
1 Kings 19:16 “Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi [as] king over Israel. And Elisha…you shall anoint [as] prophet in your place.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. In a time that seems fraught with injustice and unfairness, thank You for being present, for being aware, for having a plan. Help me shine Your light. Draw me closer. Amen.
1 Kings 19:17 “It shall be [that] whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, Jehu will kill; and whoever escapes the sword of Jehu, Elisha will kill.”
Have a blessed day
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