Day 175 - The Fire of Judgment (2 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 27-28, Micah 1, 2 Kings 16, Isaiah 7) - Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• 2 Kings 15:32-38, 2 Chronicles 27:1-9, Micah 1:1-16, 2 Kings 16-1-9, 2 Chronicles 28:1-5, Isaiah 7:1-25

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Fire

2 Kings 15:32-38, 2 Chronicles 27:1-9: Jotham, son of Azariah (Uzziah), became king of Judah and ruled for 16 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, fortifying cities and successfully battling the Ammonites, who paid tribute to him. His reign was marked by prosperity and stability due to his faithfulness to God. "King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the Lord his God" (2 Chronicles 27:6). After his death, his son Ahaz became king.

Micah 1:1-16: Micah prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, addressing the sins of Samaria (Israel) and Jerusalem (Judah). He warned of the impending destruction due to idolatry, corruption, and oppression. His vivid imagery of God’s judgment highlights the consequences of disobedience: “The Sovereign LORD is making accusations against you; the Lord speaks from his holy Temple. Look! The LORD is coming! He leaves his throne in heaven and tramples the heights of the earth” (Micah 1:2-3).

2 Kings 16:1-9, 2 Chronicles 28:1-15: Ahaz, son of Jotham, ruled Judah but did evil, even sacrificing his son. Attacked by King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah of Israel, Ahaz suffered defeats as God allowed his enemies to prevail. Despite these defeats, God’s prophet Oded intervened, leading to the release of captives and the return of loot.

Isaiah 7:1-25: Amidst this turmoil, God sent Isaiah to Ahaz with a message of reassurance. Despite Ahaz’s refusal to seek a sign, God promised a miraculous sign: “The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’)” (Isaiah 7:14). This prophecy, though given to an unfaithful king, heralds hope and redemption.

In today’s reading, we see the fire of judgment and the promise of restoration. Micah’s vision depicts God’s fiery judgment due to Israel’s sins: “Look! The LORD is coming! He leaves his throne in heaven and tramples the heights of the earth. The mountains melt beneath his feet and flow into the valleys like wax in a fire” (Micah 1:3-4).

We also witness the horrific worship of Molech involving child sacrifice, as practiced by King Ahaz: “Ahaz...sacrificed his son in the fire” (2 Kings 16:3). This starkly contrasts with God’s righteous judgment and the ultimate fire of judgment described in 2 Peter 3:10-14, urging us to live holy and godly lives.

Despite these fiery judgments, God’s promise of restoration shines through. In Amos 9, He declares, “I will bring my exiled people of Israel back from distant lands, and they will rebuild their ruined cities.” God’s restoration is like an HGTV makeover—transforming what was broken into something beautiful and strong, filled with love and purpose.

Isaiah’s calling shows that even ordinary people can be chosen to deliver God's message. His vision of God’s glory gave him the strength to fulfill his mission, reminding us that seeing God’s greatness can inspire and sustain us.

Let’s cultivate a deep, personal devotion to God, allowing His word to guide our actions.

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