God Remembers...

2 Kings 15:8-12 In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned six months. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, as his predecessors had done. He did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which he had caused Israel to commit. Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah. He attacked him in front of the people, assassinated him and succeeded him as king. The other events of Zechariah’s reign are written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel. So the word of the Lord spoken to Jehu was fulfilled: “Your descendants will sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation.” Reading through the accounts of the Kings of Israel and Judah, it is easy to get lulled into a rhythm of repetition that keeps you from missing important details: most of these guys "did evil in the eyes of The Lord... like Jereboam son of Nebat..." But here we find little details throughout that shows God wants to keep us awake and see His hand. He had "promised" Jehu that he would have a descendent on the throne for four generations - no more, no less. He would not have a King forever on the throne, like promised David. God was very specific, and kept his promise. Let us not miss these details. God remembers. May he help us remember and respond appropriately.