Day 185 · July 4
A devotional for today
Today’s readings
- Old Testament: 2 KINGS 23:31-25:30
- New Testament: ACTS 22:17-23:10
- Psalm: PSALM 2:1-12
- Proverb: PROVERBS 18:13
Old Testament
Judah’s decline reaches Jerusalem’s destruction and exile. Persistent rebellion finally brings the consequences God had warned about.
New Testament
Paul remains faithful under pressure. He uses his rights wisely while refusing to deny the truth about Jesus.
Psalm
God’s Son is the true King; rebellion against Him cannot finally succeed.
Proverb
Listen before answering; quick words often miss the truth.
Discover
Earthly kingdoms rise and fall, but Psalm 2 points beyond them to God’s anointed King. Jesus is the King no empire can overthrow.
Reflect
Am I resisting Jesus in any part of my life?
Fellowship
Why is listening an important part of faithful Christian witness?
Prayer
King Jesus, rule my heart and make me faithful when following You is costly. Amen.
Live
Listen first. Then speak truth with grace.