Today we come to an important turning point in the Old Testament: God uses the Assyrian Empire to cast His people out of the land because of their spiritual corruption. While they face destruction and deportation, God is still at work, sovereign over nations and history.
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 Israel’s story inspire you to pray for your nation’s leaders and citizens?
If we are going to invest ourselves in others or receive the wisdom offered to us by others, some of the most significant encounters will occur within the context of human weakness and inadequacy. Even while we’re still in the process of being changed into the image of Christ, He can use us as a means of grace in others’ lives. (Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth in Adorned, pp. 79-80) —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.
1Adorned, pp. 79-80
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?