Day 177 - The Cost of Disobedience (Isaiah 12 &17, 2 Chronicles 28-29, 2 Kings 15-18, Hosea 1-2) - Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Isaiah 12, Isaiah 17, 2 Chronicles 28:16-21, 2 Kings 16:10-18, 2 Chronicles 28:22-25, 2 Kings 18:1-8, 2 Chronciles 29:1-2, 2 Kings 15:30-31, 2 Kings 17:1-4, Hosea 1, Hosea 2:1-3

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Disobedience

Isaiah 12 is a beautiful prayer of salvation. Isaiah looks forward to the coming Messiah, seeing beyond the immediate turmoil of Israel’s history. Despite the wicked kings and the foretold destruction, Isaiah envisions a future where God’s anger is turned away and replaced by comfort: “For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among you.”

In Isaiah 17, we read about the impending destruction of Damascus, a once beautiful city, which will be reduced to ruins due to the coming Assyrian judgment. This prophecy serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. However, even amidst this destruction, a few people will turn back to their Creator and find salvation.

The passages in 2 Chronicles and 2 Kings highlight the disobedience of Ahaz, king of Judah. Faced with invasion, Ahaz turns to Assyria for help instead of relying on God. He desecrates the temple, adopting pagan worship practices and leading the people further into idolatry. His actions provoke God’s anger, yet his son Hezekiah brings hope by faithfully following the Lord, removing idols, and restoring true worship.

Hosea’s message, delivered around 732 BC, is a powerful metaphor for Israel’s unfaithfulness to God. God instructs Hosea to marry a prostitute, symbolizing Israel's spiritual adultery. The names of their children—Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi—reflect God’s judgment and distance from Israel. Yet, despite their disobedience, God’s unfailing love promises restoration: “Yet the time will come when Israel’s people will be like the sands of the seashore—too many to count!” (Hosea 1:10).

Word of the Day: Disobedience

The failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority. Throughout today's readings, disobedience is a central theme. Ahaz exemplifies disobedience by rejecting God’s ways and choosing to follow pagan practices instead. In contrast, Hezekiah’s obedience brings restoration and blessing.

Reflecting on today's readings, I am reminded of my own moments of disobedience. In my teenage years, I sought happiness in worldly desires and faced the consequences of my actions. Yet, like Israel, I experienced God’s mercy and the opportunity for restoration. Even now, I find myself needing to choose obedience daily, turning away from distractions and seeking God’s will.

Romans 5:1-2 reminds us: “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us... we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.”

Hosea’s message shows us that despite our failures, God’s love remains. We can always return to Him and find our identity as His beloved children.

Consider the names of Hosea’s children—Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi. These names symbolized judgment, but God’s promise of restoration turns them into symbols of hope. Similarly, our past disobedience does not define us; God’s grace transforms us.

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