Someone has once said that in life we have to play the card that we are dealt with.Jehoahaz had the misfortune of being born as Eliakims's brother. After King Necho killed their father, he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim and imposed on the land an enormous tax.And to ensure that Jehoiakim paid the money he carried his brother Jehoahaz off to Egypt. Jehoahaz seems to have got a bad deal in life.
Not much of this man's life is recorded for us except that he died in Egypt.[2 Kings 23:34]. I assume Jehoahaz must have cried a lot when the time came for him to be deported.Maybe you are also caught up in a situation which is beyond your control. Far from home and among strangers. This can be especially true for students who are enrolled in Universities and brethren in the city because of their new jobs.
Whether its peace of mind , courage or provision of our needs, we place ourselves in His hands and on His schedule. Faith embraces the reality of the Scriptures which states- “ I will never leave you or forsake you,so we say with confidence- The Lord is my helper, I will be not be afraid-what can man do unto me ?”
When life seems to take everything away from us, as it did for Jehoahaz- refrain from despair.We need to endure the incoming roar of the moment until God “changes the times and the season”. It is God at work. God will never abandon you. And when His work is done, He will usher you to the next stage for your spiritual well being and growth. “You are the potter, I am the clay” Journey well, my friend.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit and the love of the Father be with you forever more. Amen.
