Today, we finish the book of Judges. In this passage, Israel plunges into civil war and the book ends in chaos, with everyone doing what seems right in their own eyes.
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
"As you consider the downward spiral of disobedience that Judges has presented, ask the Lord to search your heart. Are you doing what is right in your own eyes? Or are you seeking to serve the Lord in accordance with His Word? "
"We have a redeeming God who is continually in the process of making all things new and who is always working—even through our messy lives and stories—to write His story and to display His glory." —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. 303
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?