2 Chronicles 22,23; Revelation 10; Zechariah 6; John 9

“Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of King Omri. Ahaziah also followed the evil example of King Ahab’s family, for his mother encouraged him in doing wrong. He did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, just as Ahab’s family had done. They even became his advisers after the death of his father, and they led him to ruin. Then Jehu’s men searched for Ahaziah, and they found him hiding in the city of Samaria. They brought him to Jehu, who killed him. Ahaziah was given a decent burial because the people said, “He was the grandson of Jehoshaphat-a man who sought after the Lord with all his heart.” 2 Chronicles 22:2-4,9 NLT

I wonder if King Ahaziah’s grandfather Jehoshaphat prayed for him and his mother to follow the Lord.  Was his heart broken over all the bad decisions they made? Ahaziah was given favor in his burial because of his grandfather’s Godly legacy.  What seemed like a sad ending, turned into one of honor.  Jesus can redeem and restore any hopeless situation. He gave sight to the blind man who saw Him for the first time.

“As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parent’s sins?” “It was not because of his sins or his parent’s sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.” When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” “Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus. Then Jesus told him, “I entered this world to render judgment – to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they can see that they are blind.” John 9:1- 39 NLT

The blind man’s eyes were open to see Jesus.  Are mine?

“Then the angel I saw standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand toward heaven. He swore an oath in the name of the one who lives forever and ever, who created the heavens and everything in them, the earth and everything in it. He said, “There will be no more delay. When the seventh angel blows his trumpet, God’s mysterious plan will be fulfilled. It will happen just as he announced it to his servants the prophets.” Revelation 10:5-7 NLT

Dear Jesus, I have a choice to follow you everyday. Forgive me when I choose lesser things. Thank you for sending your son to this earth to die for my sins. I pray that I won’t miss you this Christmas.  I am in awe of your majesty and power.  I anxiously wait for your return. Amen.

Amy(amyctanner)

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