1 Kings 20, 21 [The Message]

Ahab was indeed a corrupt king. When his wife had Naboth killed so King Ahab could steal his vineyard, we see the tricks that were pulled to benefit the king at the expense of someone else. (Jezebel arranged for Naboth to be unjustly accused of treason and murdered.)

Leaders who think God doesn’t see their corruption are only fooling themselves. When they advantage themselves at the expense of their subjects, God takes note. Elijah was sent to the king to call him out. This is one big reason why Ahab and Jezebel hated Elijah like they did.

If we think or worry that current leaders escape God’s watchful eye, we are mistaken. God is gracious and always gives men the room to repent and make right. But, His cup gets so full and He must act to preserve the integrity of His Name. Meanwhile, we pray and trust Him to shield us from the effects of such corruption. Biden, Putin, Xi, Jong-un, Zelenskyy … they all are under the scrutiny of heaven for their actions.

Meanwhile, we keep praying and trusting.