Day 212

2 Kings 22:3-20; 2 Chronicles 34:8-28; Jeremiah 5:20-6:30.  “Rewarded Repentance”

         The scroll containing the Book of the Law was found in the Temple and read to King Josiah.  After hearing the words, Josiah humbled himself before God in sorrow and repentance and tore his clothing and wept.  His immediate response had a bearing on God’s response.  Josiah pleaded with the high priest to speak to the LORD on behalf of himself and the entire nation.  Josiah instantly knew that the nation had not followed the LORD and His Word for many generations, and that God’s wrath had been poured out against them as a result.
         The Lord told Josiah that because of how he responded He would not bring disaster to him or the nation during his reign.  It’s important to note that Josiah didn’t recline after hearing that and breathe a sigh of relief.  No, instead he summoned the nation—every leader, priest and commoner—to come to the Temple and listen to the words of the Book of the Law.  He pledged to obey every word in it, and asked the nation to make a similar pledge.  How does God’s Word affect you?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?