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Friday, May 30
2 Kings 24:8-17
CARRIED AWAY INTO CAPTIVITY
... and the king of Babylon took him in the eight year of his reign. 2 Kings 24:12, KJV
Judah had been under serious attacks from different nations including Egypt as a result of the wickedness and abominable things which Manasseh King of Judah did (2 Kings 21:10-16; 2 Kings 23:26). The situation was so terrible for years that God determined to wipe them off; not even the good reign of Josiah could appease Him.
Thus, Jerusalem was eventually besieged by Nebuchadnezzar and his forces. The families of the king, nobles, skilled and strong men were all taken to exile in Babylon. Daniel and his friends were among this set of captives. This is what the sin of a few can cause others.
Wickedness and disobedience provoke God to act in judgement. It is the reason why some persons have ruined their destinies. Come what may, you must learn to follow the path of righteousness and obedience to God so that you can enjoy His blessings.
Do not ever get to the level where you will feel sufficient in yourself and think you do not need God any longer.
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Affliction is the school in which great values are acquired, in which great characters are formed. – Hannah More
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