Are you willing to defend your faith? To what extent are you willing to obey God’s commandments? Who do you defend when there is injustice? In 2 Chronicles 23 and 24 Jehoiada secures the rule of Judah for Joash who was just a child of seven. The Levites gathered to protect this young ruler from anything that could harm him. These Levites stood alert and ready to react to anyone who would seek to enter the Temple to harm Joash. Is there a parallel to our relationship to Jesus Christ found in the story of Jehoiada, Joash, and the Levites?
The Levites were set apart by God to be used in His service when the first born males of Israel were redeemed in Numbers chapter 3. When the camp of the Israelites was arranged around the Tabernacle the Levites were set between the people of Israel and God’s anger. The Levites then take up positions to defend the seven year old Joash from harm in 2 Chronicles.How is Jesus Christ foreshadowed in these stories? Jesus Christ redeemed me from my sinfulness and blessed me with a renewed life. Jesus Christ is my advocate with God the Father in heaven. Jesus Christ has won the battle over sin and death when He died on the cross for my sins. The hope for tomorrow is found in Jesus Christ alone as we cling to His provision and promise.
