- And he set all the people as a guard for the king, every man with his weapon in his hand, from the south side of the house to the north side of the house, around the altar and the house. 2 Chronicles 23:10 – Seems like the opposite is happening here from what we typically think should happen with a king and his people. The king is supposed to be the one guarding the people, not the other way around. Yet this passage reminds us that our leaders are humans and they too need our help. Yes they’ve been placed in a position to lead, but they still struggle and have times where their people need to step up and guard them for a season. Maybe your leader isn’t a elementary school aged king like we have in our passage, but know your leaders need your support. Think about how you can stand guard for your teachers, pastors, politicians, parents, and other authorities. Remember they have weaknesses too and our enemy is going to aim straight for them. Maybe we can stand in the way of those attacks so our leaders can stand strong like we need them to. For when our leaders are strong and healthy the people under them often are as well. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1537
- When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she went into the house of the Lord to the people. And when she looked, there was the king standing by his pillar at the entrance, and the captains and the trumpeters beside the king, and all the people of the land rejoicing and blowing trumpets, and the singers with their musical instruments leading in the celebration. And Athaliah tore her clothes and cried, “Treason! Treason!” 2 Chronicles 23:12-13 – After a few years of the reign of this evil queen, the nation took courage and lifted up the rightful king to his place and proclaimed him king of the land. Yet, when Athaliah, the evil queen, saw all this taking place, her response was to scream out how treasonous all this was. This sort of response shouldn’t be surprising to us for holiness can seem like treason to those who have their heart set on sin. Think about a non-believing friend group you’ve had in the past that you walked away from. They thought you were in the wrong, stuck-up, and judgmental. Your actions sees like “treason” to them, yet you took a very holy step to separate yourself from bad company. Know the world will not understand your steps to follow Jesus. Those steps will look crazy, judgmental, small-minded, and even treasonous to them. You must remember though their heart isn’t after Jesus. They don’t see the full picture and they aren’t seeing your true heart. Continue to take faithful steps even if those steps will be misunderstood. While to the world your faithful walk looks treasonous to them, to Jesus each step you take is a demonstration of your commitment and love for Him. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2612
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