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Jehoiachin was king when Babylon took Jerusalem. He was carried off into exile, and God spoke one of the harshest words in Scripture over him: none of his descendants would sit on David’s throne. So why, then, is he still included in Jesus’ family line? It looked like his story—and the entire line of David—ended there.
Decades later, a new king of Babylon released Jehoiachin from prison, gave him a seat at the king’s table, and provided for him for the rest of his life. It wasn’t a restored throne, but it was a sign his story wasn’t over.
Let this be an encouragement for you, too. You might feel like you’re at rock bottom right now, but your story doesn’t have to end here. You can choose today turn over a new leaf. Invite God to heal your pain and restore your heart. Invite him to correct you where you’ve gone off track. Invite him to make a way where there seems to be none. You’d be amazed what he can do.
Pray: God, I can’t see how this turns around. Help me take the next right step and trust you with the rest. Amen.