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Day by Day Devotional - Year 2 of 5
Devotional: July 25th

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2 Kings 12:17-21; 2 Kings 13:1-9

Hazael, king of Syria, has gone up against Jerusalem. But what does Joash do instead of relying on the LORD? He acts in the same way as in the past Asa did in the end of his reign, when Baasha had gone up against him (1 Kings 15:17-18). Abandoning all the holy articles consecrated by his forefathers and by himself at the beginning of his reign, he hands them over to the king of Syria. Alas, how many have imitated the example of this poor king! At the commencement of their Christian life they gladly made sacrifices for the Lord. They consecrated or set apart this and that for the service of the Lord. Then the opposition of the world intervened. And, not being ready to face it by faith, they preferred rather to throw everything overboard. That is what the Enemy was wanting. From now on he has left them alone. Yes! but at what a price!

The life of poor Joash, begun so well, now finishes tragically. He is assassinated by his own servants. Amaziah reigns in his place, while in Israel Jehoahaz has replaced Jehu. Jehoahaz is a wicked king. But a period of respite is afforded, in which all the grace of God shines brightly (vv. 4-6). He gives a saviour to His people. How much greater is the Saviour He has given us!

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