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2KINGS 15-16:
In yesterday’s reading in 2nd Kings, on the ten-tribes-of-Israel side, we heard of Jehoahaz's reign. He was helped by Elijah in his final prophecy.  Then the names started getting confusing, as we heard of Jehoahaz's son Johoash.

Also in yesterday’s reading we heard of Amaziah's reign in Judah. And it is confusing again because Amaziah's father was Joash, without any middle position h's. Amaziah was very unwise to insist on war with Jehoash.

PSALM 130:
Today we will enjoy Psalm 130. This Psalm of Ascent is one of the most beautiful of all the psalms, and an expression of hope for anyone in despair.

JOHN 14a:
In John 13 we heard of Jesus taking the role of a servant and washing the disciples’ feet. Judas left the upper room, and Peter was told that he would deny knowing Jesus three times.

Let’s pray.
Lord Jesus, it is good for us to realize— at least in part, how troubling it would have been for You to go through the times we have been reading about in John's Gospel. You knew all along who was going to betray You. You knew that Judas was the prophesied one who would eat with You and then turn against You. You knew the Scripture that also said all of your sheep would scatter. In showing how You wanted your disciples to live, You washed Judas’ feet, and You did the same for all the others. At that poignant time, You gave that command we find so hard to follow: to love one another as You loved us. Move in our hearts, Lord, and open our eyes that we might see how we are to do this. And in each situation we face, we pray that You would give us more ability to read the situation and respond wisely than You gave to Peter on that night, so that we not deny that we know You.