10.26.2025 | Judah’s Good Kings
1 Kings 15; 2 Kings 18–19; 2 Chronicles 14–15; 22–24; 29–35
The mimic octopus is a very interesting creature. It has the amazing ability to change color and shape to look like other sea creatures. When the octopus feels threatened, it often mimics the appearance of a toxic animal like the lionfish or sea snake to scare away predators. When the danger has passed, the mimic octopus returns to her normal colors and goes on about her day.
Judah was blessed to have some good kings who chose to follow God and pointed the people back to God. Unfortunately, after these kings passed away, many of the people in Judah once again turned away from God and continued in their sinful ways. This cycle continued for many years.
Much like the mimic octopus, a person’s ability to change their sinful hearts is only temporary. We might try to do better and make wiser choices, but the sin in our hearts is too pronounced to hide.
The only real, lasting change for our hearts must come from Jesus. His death and resurrection have broken the power of sin. Everyone who believes in Jesus is forgiven and has been forever changed by His grace!
Judah’s good kings led the people to God and away from sin. Yet when they died, the people returned to their sinful ways. Jesus is our good King who died and rose again, and always leads us to God and away from sin.
