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2010-11-15 - Paying It Forward, with
a Price
2
Kings 1:1-10,
9:1-10,
30-37
Jehu went in and ate and drank. "Take care of that cursed
woman," he said, "and bury her, for she was a king's daughter."
(2 Kings 9:34)
When Jezebel heard Jehu, the new king, was coming, she painted her eyes and
styled her hair. She was like a child, looking out the window in anticipation
of Jehu's arrival.
Jezebel was not a nice person. She was mean, selfish, and vindictive. Jezebel
had no remorse, not even at the end of her life. She had a tragic and horrible
death. When King Jehu told her employees to throw her out the window, they
obeyed.
Without a doubt, people were rejoicing that justice was done. There is a
minute part that makes me feel sorry for her. Jezebel had so much potential
and influence on people that could have been used positively. Instead, Jezebel
had little regard for people while she was alive, and - ironically - she
received the same treatment in death.
Jehu ordered her be buried, as she was from the royal family, but nothing
was left of her after some stray dogs found her body. Jezebel did get her
just reward, but I can't help but think how things could have turned out
better, if she only had a change of heart.
Lord, Can't people see what their destructive behavior
does? When will they wake up? God, save them, and open their eyes. May they
want to better themselves. Show them a way out. Bring people into their lives,
who will be a Godly influence. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
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