Today’s reading highlights prophecies against Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, Elam, and Babylon—nations that trusted in their own strength and wealth but would ultimately be humbled by the Lord’s judgment. Yet even in these warnings, some of the nations are promised eventual restoration by His hand.
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 this passage challenge you to stop relying on your own strength, resources, or sense of security and instead trust God’s power and faithfulness to sustain and restore you?
God has made pleasing Him the most pleasurable life on earth. —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, p. 104, Chapter 5
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?