Josiah led Judah in true repentance—removing idols, restoring worship, and renewing the covenant—but the four kings after him did evil, resulting in God’s judgment. Yet God’s mercy endured, preserving a faithful remnant and pointing forward to ultimate restoration in Christ.
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 the story of Judah’s exile remind you of the consequences of persistent sin, both personally and communally?
"Regardless of how I may feel, anything that makes me need God is (ultimately, in the truest sense) a blessing." —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.
1Choosing Gratitude, p. 139
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?