2 Kings 25:1 "So on January 15, during the ninth year of Zedekiah's reign, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon led his entire army against Jerusalem."
It was quite a moment! History was in the making January 15, 588 B.C. when Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah and laid siege to Jerusalem. God had been patient long enough and because of a long line of deplorable kings, and sinful people, now both Israel and Judah had been conquered. Sin had finally caught up with God's people.
This was a tragic moment. I'm sure it seemed like it was all over to the Hebrews. Game over. The fat lady had sung. But of course it wasn't over. God sent his son Jesus to save the world and redeem it. This time, God's salvation plan included the whole world! 588 B.C. wasn't the end, just another moment in God's redemptive story. When I feel like all is lost and the game is over, I need to remember, Jesus always wins in the end. Jesus always wins.
Dear Jesus, help me remember in my darkest and most lonely hour, that you always win! Amen.
