Today's Scripture: 2 Ki. 11:1-24; Pro. 11:23; Jn. 12:20-28
Faithful Jehosheba protected baby prince Joash, and became God's instrument for preserving His covenant with David. Now an orphan, with no family left, God adopted Joash for Himself.
So it is with all of us who are fatherless. Even though our place in God's plan may not be as regal, are we any less children of the King? Though our personal family and heritage may be unknown to us, are we alone and abandoned--without purpose?
Jesus entered Jerusalem as a King, knowing that the worshipping crowd would soon turn and call for His death. His Father's back would be turned because of the sin He would bear for us, and for them. In all this, He thought only of God's glory. "Father, glorify thy name" was His prayer before all the people.
Will I completely trust God's providence in my life, and fully commit myself to His glory? Will I release the pain of abandonment, and fully rely on His protection? Lord, let me give You my whole-hearted obedience, trusting in the heritage You have chosen, and my earnest expectation of one day resting in Your arms. Let my life--all my words and deeds and thoughts--glorify You!
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