II Kings 9-10

“Is it peace?” (9:17). As Jehu carried out God’s judgment on King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, multiple individuals asked this question, because the kingdom was in chaos. Jehu – the anointed future king - pointed out that no peace was possible without dealing with the sin of Israel’s leaders. “What peace can there be, so long as the whorings and the sorceries of your mother Jezebel are so many?” (9:22). God would not allow the idolatry, murder, and abuse of power (I Kings 21) of Israel’s leadership to continue.

“What do you have to do with peace?” (9:19).  Ongoing sin causes chaos in our lives. Real peace is only possible when we repent, receive forgiveness, and begin again.