“And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.” (2 Kings 11: 12) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. In our Focal Scripture, the priest brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown on him. Joash was anointed and made king. This was the same Joash who was hid in the temple, for fear of Athaliah. This

“But you shall surround the king on all sides, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whoever comes within range, let him be put to death. You are to be with the king as he goes out and as he comes in.” (2 Kings 11: 8 NKJV) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. In our Focal Scripture, Jehoiada gave an instruction for the men of war to maintain a garrison around Joash, and anyone who came within the range was to be put to death. So, a range was s

“And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.” (2 Kings 11: 6) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. In our Focal Scripture, Jehoiada gave instructions for men of war to take their positions at the various gates, preparatory to the enthronement of Joash. Jehoiada was a priest; his assignment was in the temple, but he instructed men to

“And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.” (2 Kings 11: 6) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. In our Focal Scripture, the priest appointed men who would take charge at the various gates prior to the enthronement of Joash as new King of Israel. Kingship was about to be unveiled, but men needed to take their place at the gates fir

“And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.” (2 Kings 11: 4) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. In our Focal Scripture, the priest summoned the rulers over hundreds, and captains of the guards, and brought them to the temp