God is sovereign over all nations, and no empire or human power is beyond His control. Even in judgment, His ultimate plan is for justice and restoration and His purposes are always righteous.
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 God’s judgment of powerful nations shape the way you view current events and human authority today?
The Lord always writes the final chapter, and He knows that final chapter long before we can ever see it ourselves. —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.
1Elizabeth: Dealing With Disappointment, p. 71, Week 5: Day 1
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?