Athaliah, the daughter of King Ahab and the mother of the recently deceased King Ahaziah, steals the throne of the kingdom of Judah from the sons of David.  The theft of power is a widespread human sin, that also happens in the Christian church.  However Jehosheba, sister of King Ahaziah, in compassion hides the baby boy Joash, a descendant of King David from Athaliah. When we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for the free gift of eternal life, that gift can never be lost and it is ours forever.  But, when we take power that does not belong to us, that power is sure to be lost and we must give an account at the Judgment Seat of Christ.  All human power is eventually lost, and the only power that matters is the power that can be brought to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Other passages mentioned: 1 Kings 2:13-20; 1 Kings 11:11-13; Matthew 5:7; 2 Chronicles 22:11; Revelation 2:26-29.