Perhaps the people of Judah will repent when they hear again all the terrible things I have planned for them. Then I will be able to forgive their sins and wrongdoings.”

Neither the king nor his attendants showed any signs of fear or repentance at what they heard. 25Even when Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah begged the king not to burn the scroll, he wouldn’t listen.

 I will do to this city everything I have threatened. I will send disaster, not prosperity. You will see its destruction, 17but I will rescue you from those you fear so much. 18Because you trusted me, I will give you your life as a reward. I will rescue you and keep you safe. I, the Lord, have spoken!’”

“The Lord your God has brought this disaster on this land, 3just as he said he would. For these people have sinned against the Lord and disobeyed him. 

Lord God my Father,

Make your plan known to us and open our eyes to the deceit that is around us. Give us hearts of discernment and courage to stand on your Truth and share it in love to the world around us. Help us to display your power and Peace in a delightful way. Show us how to turn back to you wholeheartedly. Save us.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen