Seek Help from God Who Rescues
Time is running out for the nation
of Israel. Though God’s patience with
His wayward people is enormous,
His hand of judgment is poised
and will not be stayed much longer.
Following the death of Elisha, the
nation’s downward spiral accelerates.
Inspire of the able rule of Jeroboam II,
who revives the nation every way
but spiritually, the kings who succeed
him lead the people ever deeper
into idolatry and immorality. Not one
of the last nine monarchs looks to
God for direction in earthly affairs.
Lord, You are a God who Rescues:
Jehoahaz the son of Jehu became
king over Israel in Samaria and
reigned 17 years. And he did evil
in the sight of the Lord, and followed
the sins of Jeroboam… who had
made Israel sin… Then the anger
of the Lord was aroused against Israel
and He delivered them into the hand
of Hazael king of Syria (2Kgs 13:1-3).
Jehoahaz prayed for the Lord’s
help & the Lord heard his prayer.
The Lord could see how terribly
the king of Aram was oppressing
Israel. So the Lord raised up a
deliverer to rescue the Israelites
from the tyranny of the Syrians.
Then Israel lived in safety again
as they had in former days (v4-5).
Lord, we noted even though
Jehoahaz had lived an evil life
as a king, when he sought the
Lord’s help, You God intervened.
You raised up a deliverer and
rescued the Israelites from tyranny
and they lived in safety and peace.
If God will help an evil king when
he called on Him, how much more
will He hear and respond to the
prayers of His children. Amen.
Lord, I thank You that Your ear
is open to the cry of Your children
and that You will act on our behalf.
With that knowledge, we don’t ever
have to hesitate to cry out to You for
Your help and intervention in our lives.
What a wonderful Father You are
as a God who come to our rescue.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, thank You for listening to
my prayers and answering not
according to my character but
according to Your goodness.
Help me not let anything discourage
me from coming to You in prayer,
thinking I dont deserve Your blessing.
Remind me You are a good God;
and I come entirely because You
are full of grace and mercy. Amen.