A year devotional through the Bible discussing the stories, themes, and characters while following the sketch God draws out for each person.
“This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because you clapped and danced and cheered with glee at the destruction of my people, I will raise my fist of judgment against you. I will give you as plunder to many nations. I will cut you off from being a nation and destroy you completely. Then you…
“Stand up, son of man,” said the voice. “I want to speak with you.” The Spirit came into me as he spoke, and he set me on my feet. I listened carefully to his words.” Ezekiel 2:1-2 NLT
“He then said to me: “Son of man, go now to the house of Israel and speak my words to them.” Ezekiel 3:4 NIV
“For I will gather you up from all the nations and bring you home again to your land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. And I will give you a new heart, and I will…
“I am one who has seen affliction by the rod of the LORD’s wrath.” Lamentations 3:1 NIV
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” Lamentations 3:22 NIV
“I have cried until the tears no longer come; my heart is broken. My spirit is poured out in agony as U see the desperate plight of my people. Little children and tiny babies are fainting and dying in the streets.” Lamentations 2:11 NLT
“O, Sovereign Lord,’ I said, ‘I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!’ The Lord replied, ‘Don’t say ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord,…
“But do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant; do not be dismayed, Israel. For I will bring you home again from distant lands, and your children will return from their exile. Israel will return to a life of peace and quiet, and no one will terrorize them.” Jeremiah 46:27 NLT
“The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 ESV
