God has not forgotten those that the wicked Queen Jezebel has persecuted and martyred. He raises up Jehu to carry out justice on Ahab’s house and avenge the blood of His faithful servants. But while Jehu zealously carries out God’s judgments, he fails to walk in fellowship with Him.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How does knowing that God sees injustice and acts justly encourage you in difficult circumstances?
"Even with enemy forces working against us, even with the steady rain of conflict coming down on our heads, we are not rendered helpless. Instead we’re enabled to live out the truth of our convictions, the insight our God has given us." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Heaven Rules, p. 224
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?