Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 May 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Wednesday
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TOPIC: God’s Mercy Amidst Judgement
Opening Prayer
Sanctify my life dear Lord as I study your word in Jesus name.
Bible Reading
Jeremiah 52:17-34
17 Also the pillars of brass that were in the house of the Lord, and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the Lord, the Chaldeans brake, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon.
18 The caldrons also, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the bowls, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.
19 And the basons, and the firepans, and the bowls, and the caldrons, and the candlesticks, and the spoons, and the cups; that which was of gold in gold, and that which was of silver in silver, took the captain of the guard away.
20 The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brasen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the Lord: the brass of all these vessels was without weight.
21 And concerning the pillars, the height of one pillar was eighteen cubits; and a fillet of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness thereof was four fingers: it was hollow.
22 And a chapiter of brass was upon it; and the height of one chapiter was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the chapiters round about, all of brass. The second pillar also and the pomegranates were like unto these.
23 And there were ninety and six pomegranates on a side; and all the pomegranates upon the network were an hundred round about.
24 And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
25 He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the king’s person, which were found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city.
26 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took them, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah.
27 And the king of Babylon smote them, and put them to death in Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive out of his own land.
28 This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:
29 In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons:
30 In the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews seven hundred forty and five persons: all the persons were four thousand and six hundred.
31 And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison.
32 And spake kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon,
33 And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.
34 And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.
Questions for Meditation
►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?
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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
Prayer Bulletin – Wed 13 May, 2026
PRAYER FOCUS
SU/CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
‘For we are labourers together with God, ye are God’s husbandry, you are God’s building’. 1Cor. 3:9.
THANK GOD FOR:
•The relationship that has been established between Scripture Union and the churches.
•The impact this relationship has in strengthening the Body of Christ.
PRAY FOR:
•More cooperation between the churches and SU.
•More understanding of the vision and workings of SU by the churches.
•This cooperation to bring more honour to God, and greater gain to the kingdom of God.
Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God.(Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 May 2026)