Even as judgment loomed over the Israelites, God’s compassion shone through, offering healing, restoration, and a love that would not let them go. These chapters remind us that though we may wander, God remains faithful and compassionate toward His people.
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
Thank God for His great compassion and mercy toward those who don’t deserve it. Ask Him to help you reflect that same compassion in your own life, showing kindness and grace to others as He has shown to you.
If we want to return to God, we must be prepared to break up the hard, barren ground of our spiritual lives. When? Now. —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.
1Revive My Heart, p. 54, February 17
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?