Scripture Union Daily Guide 13th May 2026 – God’s Mercy Amidst Judgement
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Welcome to Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional today. As you read, study and meditate, may the Lord Almighty reveal His essence to you in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13th May 2026 Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: GOD’S MERCY AMIDST JUDGEMENT
Opening Prayer
Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
Bible Text
Jeremiah 52:17-34
Meditation Question
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
►Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13th May 2026 – Outline
This passage gives further details of the consequences of Judah’s unfaithfulness to God. The Babylonians plundered the temple and took away the sacred things (Jeremiah 52:17-23). There is danger in toying with our relationship with God. For Judah, it was the plundering of physical articles in the temple, but for us, the “sacred things” we would lose go beyond physical, it could also include spiritual blessings such as the joy of salvation, peace of mind, spiritual authority, intimacy with God, ministry opportunities, spiritual protections, and even heaven, etc. How do you feel reading Jeremiah 52:24-27?
It is instructive that the people of God and anointed priests were captured, taken to captivity and executed as though they did not know God. The exile of thousands of the people of Judah (Jeremiah 52:28-30) reflects God’s mercy amidst judgement. Nebuchadnezzar had the prerogative of executing everyone but because of God’s mercies, many were allowed to live.
God preserved a remnant, including people like Daniel and his friends. Eventually, God moved King Cyrus of Persia to allow the remnant to return home (Ezra 1:1-4) Jehoiachin’s release and elevation (Jeremiah 52:31-34) also show that God’s mercy triumphs over judgement.
What Next?
God’s discipline always aims at restoration. Could you be going through some form of God’s discipline right now? Let it lead to your restoration (James 1:2-4; 1 John 1:9).
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Father, I confess that both we and our leaders (secular and spiritual) have failed to obey your word. Please, while you judge us for our shortcomings, show us mercy for the sake of your son Jesus Christ.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Joshua 1:8
One Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Chronicles 20
