Daily Bible Reading – June 2021, God’s Word of HopeSample

June 14

Introduction

This passage is a song of victory for the Hebrew people. It celebrates God’s protection and affirms the faithfulness of the people. It says that God can be trusted to bring justice for all who obey, and to give new life to those experiencing death.

Today’s Scripture Reading 

Isaiah 26:1-19

Today’s Key Verse:  Isaiah 26:3

You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you.

Reflect

Reread verses 15-18. God promised to give Abraham’s descendants, the people of Israel, their own land (Genesis 15:18-21; 17:1-8). The promise of regaining their land provided great hope to the people of Israel and Judah who had been forced to leave. Who is living in exile in our world today? How might these words provide hope for them?

Pray

God of hope and justice, be present with refugees around the world. Be present in the political, social, and environmental situations that force people to leave their land and fill them with a sense of your presence wherever they go. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Refugees

Tomorrow’s Reading

Isaiah 35:1-10: Israel is renewed as the exiles return home.