OCTOBER 25

2 Kings 11:1-4, 20, 21

7-YEAR OLD KING JOASH

Joash was one year old when his father, King Ahaziah of Judah was killed. That was such a sad situation for the little baby. And what did his grandmother do? His grandmother – King Ahaziah’s mother – did some- thing extremely evil. She killed all the king’s sons for she wanted to rule! This power-crazy grandmother actually killed all the sons, except for little Joash who was saved by his aunty. For six long years, they feared for their lives and hid in the house of the Lord. During this time, the grandmother of little Joash, Athaliah, ruled the land.

How sad it must have been to have such a horrible grandmother. In- stead of a loving old lady to take care of him, he had an evil woman in the grandmother. When Joash was 7 years old, the priest, Jehoiada led the rulers and soldiers to overthrow and kill the wicked Athaliah. After that happened, the rightful heir to the throne – Joash - became king. He was taught by Jehoiada and did that which was right in the sight of the Lord (2 Kings 12:2).

Dear child, as you read about this evil grandmother, be grateful for your guardians who love and take care of you. Do you appreciate your parents, elders and Sunday School teachers? Pray for them. They love you and desire to teach you important truths. ese valuable lessons will help you be a good child of God.

Write some things you may be able to do to show appreciation to your parents and Sunday School teachers...
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Thought: How I must be grateful to my parents and elders!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for today’s lesson and that I must be grateful. Give me the desire to show I appreciate them and apply today’s truth in practical ways. In Jesus’ name – Amen.