Scripture Union Daily Guide 22nd January 2026 — The Challenge of Wicked Leadership
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 22nd January 2026 (Thursday)
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 22nd January 2026 — Today’s Devotional
TOPIC: THE CHALLENGE OF WICKED LEADERSHIP
Opening Prayer
Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
Bible Text
Jeremiah 22:18-30
Meditation Question
►Q1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 22nd January 2026 — Outline
What a horrible thing for one to die and not to be mourned by his loved ones. It is even more horrible for a king to die and not to be mourned and not given a state burial with national flag flown at half-mast. What would be done to the king’s dead body (Jeremiah 22:19)?
The king will be carried away captive with his people shattered because of God’s judgment on his wicked leadership. Notice the consequences of their disobedience to God’s word (Jeremiah 22:21-23). No matter our status or position in life, if we ignore or refuse to obey God’s word, we will incur His displeasure and punishment. In fact, rebelling against God’s word opens the door to the attack of our enemies leading to a devastating bondage.
All these terrible things happened to the king because of his pride. Indeed, pride is destructive, and God hates it terribly (Proverbs 16:18 & Proverbs 8:13 NIV); we need to do away with it to attract His blessings and honour.
King Jehoiachin idolized himself but he was consequently despised and no pleasure was found in him. Notice other awful pronouncements against him in Jeremiah 22:24-26,30. Indeed, it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God (Hebrews 10:31).
And So
Pride is a cankerworm that can destroy an individual, community, nation or institution. Pray against every haughty spirit in your life.
Prayer of Faith
John 3:18
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
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