Daily Bible Reading - October 2020: God’s Life-Giving Word of Justice and PeaceSample

October 26

Introduction

Jeremiah delivers a message from the LORD. He reminds the Jewish exiles that they are living in Babylonia because the LORD brought them there. He says that they should settle there, build houses, and create a life for themselves. The people are warned not to be deceived by those who are speaking lies in God’s name. After seventy years have passed, the LORD promises to bring the people back home, but those who remained in the land during this time will suffer God’s wrath because of their sinfulness.

Scripture Reading 

Jeremiah 29:1-23

Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

[The LORD says:] “I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.

Reflect

Reread verses 10-14. What promise is made to the Jewish people living in exile? What made this message “good news” for the people in exile? What message of good news can you bring to someone today? Reread verses 15-23. What is the fate of those who remained in the land? What calamities will befall them and why? What do you believe the Lord is telling you today?

Pray

Gracious God, I seek to do your will this day and to be a source of encouragement to all I meet. Help me to do the work you call me to do in every time and place. Amen.

Prayer Concern

The unemployed

Tomorrow’s Reading

Jeremiah 30:1-24: The LORD promises to rescue the people living in exile.