Day 182 · July 1

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: 2 KINGS 18:13-19:37
• New Testament: ACTS 21:1-17
• Psalm: PSALM 149:1-9
• Proverb: PROVERBS 18:8

Old Testament

Assyria surrounds Jerusalem and mocks God. Hezekiah takes the threat into the Temple and prays. God answers, showing

that no empire is greater than the LORD.

New Testament

Paul knows hardship awaits in Jerusalem, yet he refuses to turn aside. His life belongs to Jesus, and obedience matters more than personal safety.

Psalm

God’s people sing a new song and rejoice in their Maker and King.

Proverb

Gossip sinks deeply into the heart. Refuse to feed on words that wound another person.

Discover

Hezekiah spreads the enemy’s threat before God. Jesus teaches the same dependent life: bring fear to the Father and keep walking in obedience.

Reflect

What burden do I need to spread before the Lord in prayer?

Fellowship

Share one place in today’s reading where you saw Jesus more clearly. Then discuss the reflection question together.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, keep my eyes on You and shape my life by Your Word. Holy Spirit, give me grace to trust, obey, and follow You today. Amen.

Live

Write down one burden and spread it before the Lord in prayer. Lord Jesus, help me not only to know Your Word but to live it. Transform my heart so that my life reflects You more each day.