What lessons on obedience and courage can we apply from 2 Kings 9:32? Setting the Scene - Jehu has just been anointed to purge the house of Ahab (2 Kings 9:1–10). - Riding into Jezreel, he confronts Jezebel, the queen who championed idolatry and murdered God’s prophets (1 Kings 18:4, 19:2). - The palace window frames the showdown: Jezebel taunts Jehu; Jehu responds with decisive, God-appointed authority. The Verse 2 Kings 9:32: “He looked up at the window and called out, ‘Who is on my side? Who?’ And two or three eunuchs looked down at him.” Key Observations - Jehu publicly identifies himself with the Lord’s mission before hostile onlookers. - He invites a decision: neutrality is impossible. - The eunuchs immediately reveal themselves, choosing God’s side over Jezebel’s. - Their small yet brave response will bring down a wicked dynasty (v. 33). Lessons in Courage - Courage speaks up. Jehu’s words echo Moses: “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me” (Exodus 32:26). God-given missions require public declaration. - Courage stands alone until others step forward. One voice emboldens many (cf. Philippians 1:14). - Courage trusts God’s promise of victory. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). Jehu acts because he believes God’s word will prevail. Lessons in Obedience - Obedience sometimes means breaking with long-standing loyalties. The eunuchs serve a queen, yet God’s command outranks earthly ties (Acts 5:29). - Obedience is immediate. They look down at Jehu without delay, foreshadowing swift action (1 Samuel 15:22). - Obedience, however small, can topple great evil. A brief moment—leaning out a window—triggers national reform. “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). Putting It into Practice - Ask boldly: “Who is on the Lord’s side?” in your workplace, home, church. Let others know there is a clear line of allegiance. - Break with any attitude, habit, or relationship that rivals Christ—no matter how entrenched it seems. - Act promptly on what Scripture commands; procrastination is disobedience in disguise. - Remember that God uses ordinary people in hidden places (the eunuchs) to accomplish extraordinary change when they align with His revealed will. Takeaway Courage to speak for God and obedience to act on His word walk hand in hand. When we, like Jehu and the eunuchs, choose the Lord’s side decisively and immediately, God overturns evil schemes and advances His righteous purposes. |
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