Day 216: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion:
The passages today paint a sobering picture of a nation spiraling due to hardened hearts and ignored warnings. From the reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim in 2 Chronicles 36:1-5 and 2 Kings 23:31–24:4, we see leaders who did evil in God’s sight and led the people astray, deepening Judah’s moral and spiritual collapse.
In Jeremiah 22, the Lord appeals passionately through the prophet to the house of David to act justly—rescue the oppressed, and uphold righteousness. However, pride and corruption have made their hearts calloused. God warns of judgment not just on individuals but on entire systems of leadership that refuse to reform.
Jeremiah 26 shows how the people not only reject the Word of the Lord but also try to silence the prophet himself. Jeremiah's life is threatened, yet he stands boldly, knowing the cost of obedience. His unwavering faith underscores the urgency of listening to God even when it is uncomfortable.
Finally, in Jeremiah 25, the Lord recounts 23 years of patient, persistent warnings through prophets. Yet the people refused to listen. Now, Babylon is coming. The judgment that had been postponed is now inevitable. Their rebellion has accumulated consequences.
This devotion is a wake-up call: when God speaks, we must listen. Delayed obedience is disobedience. When a nation or individual consistently ignores God, judgment follows. But even here, God's heart grieves. His warnings are never from hatred, but from love—a plea to return before it's too late.
Prayer: Merciful Father, open my ears to hear and my heart to obey. May I never ignore Your voice or despise Your correction. Help me to walk in Your truth daily, responding with humility and repentance. Let my life be marked by faithful obedience and unwavering reverence for You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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