Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep! The Lord Himself will gather the remnant and raise up the righteous Branch.
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 promise of the righteous Branch—King Jesus—bring comfort to your heart when human leadership fails?
O Lord, we have witnessed faithless shepherds who fail to care for the flock; some who even fleece the flock for their personal gain. But You are the Good Shepherd and Your people are Your flock. You have promised to restore them, bring them back to Your field where they belong, and bless them. You will never forsake those who belong to You. —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.
1CSB Notetaking Bible, Revive Our Hearts Edition, p. 831, Jeremiah 23
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?