How does Jehosheba's story inspire us to trust God's plan amidst danger? Jehosheba Steps into the Story “Jehosheba … took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from the royal princes who were about to be killed … and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, so he was not killed.” (2 Kings 11:2) The Looming Crisis • Athaliah’s murderous purge threatened to wipe out David’s entire royal line, the very line through which God promised the Messiah (2 Samuel 7:12-16). • Humanly speaking, extinction looked certain. Yet God’s covenant could not fail. Jehosheba’s Quiet Courage • She risked her life to hide baby Joash in the temple for six years (2 Kings 11:3). • Her action appears small—just one woman rescuing one child—but it preserved the promise of salvation history. • God often works through seemingly ordinary obedience (cf. Ruth 1:16-18; John 6:9). Trusting God Amidst Danger • Jehosheba did not wait for perfect safety; she moved forward in faith. • Psalm 91:2—“I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” • Proverbs 3:5-6—Trust leads to straight paths, even when the path hides behind temple walls. God’s Sovereign Thread • Though Athaliah plotted evil, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17). • Romans 8:28—God works all things together for good; He wove Jehosheba’s bravery into His redemptive plan. • 2 Chronicles 22:11 repeats the account, underscoring historical reliability and divine preservation. Lessons for Today • God keeps His promises even when circumstances scream otherwise. • Our calling may look small, but obedience positions us inside God’s larger tapestry. • Danger never dethrones God’s sovereignty; it often showcases it. • When fear closes in, remember Jehosheba: hidden faithfulness can have kingdom-size impact. Living It Out • Anchor your heart in Scripture daily; God’s track record fuels present trust. • Step into obedience before the coast is clear; safety is found in God’s will, not outside it. • Celebrate every glimpse of providence—each answered prayer, each protected moment—as evidence that the same God who guarded Joash guards you. |
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