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My commentary said, “God not only knows what lies ahead, but
He plans what is to happen in the
future and executes His plan
perfectly … No matter what occurs in
history, God is in control.”
Jehoram, king of Judah, had married Athaliah, Ahab’s
daughter. Jehoshaphat, co-regent of
Judah, had joined Ahab in fighting Syria.
“In other words, the wall of
separation was gradually crumbling between David’s dynasty in Judah and the descendants of Ahab in Israel. The future of God’s great plan of salvation depended on the continuation of the
Davidic dynasty, so Jehoram was playing right into the enemy’s hands. By compromising with the evil rulers of
Israel, Jehoram displeased the Lord and weakened the nation,” my commentary
said.
In Israel, Elisha sent a messenger to fulfill one of Elijah’s
three tasks given to him by God at Mt. Sinai – anointing Jehu as king of
Israel. God would use him to wipe out
Ahab’s family, executing God’s judgment on them.
Joram, king of Israel, and Ahaziah, his nephew and king of
Judah, rode out to meet Jehu as he arrived.
Joram instantly was killed and Ahaziah was wounded and died soon after
at Megiddo. Joram’s death fulfilled a
prophecy God had given to Elijah years before.
Jehu them rode to Jezreel and called for citizen loyalty to
himself, whereupon several palace servants unceremoniously tossed Jezebel out
of a high window to her death. Jehu road
his horse over her body just to make sure.
The best-laid plans of men cannot overcome the sovereignty
of God.
Father, when I feel like I’ve suffered setbacks in what You’ve
directed me to do, please help me to remember this chapter. It’s like the bumper sticker I once had on my
car: “I Know The Future – God Wins!”
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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