📖 TODAY'S BIBLE READING Thursday, August 20 📜 OLD TESTAMENT JUDGES 21 — The Restoration of Benjamin 🎉 Congratulations on completing the book of Judges! Tomorrow we begin Ruth. ✝️ NEW TESTAMENT 1 JOHN 2 — Christ Our Advocate & Walking in the Light 🌿 MAJOR PROPHETS ISAIAH 31 — Trust in God, Not Egypt 🌿 Today's Reflection 📜 Judges 21 The book of Judges closes with Israel seeking a way to restore the tribe of Benjamin after the devastating conflict. The ending highlights the consequences of Israel's spiritual disorder and the need for godly leadership. ✝️ 1 John 2 John encourages believers to walk in obedience, love one another, and avoid loving the world above God. Christ is our Advocate, and those who claim to know Him are called to live according to His ways. 🌿 Isaiah 31 Isaiah warns Judah against depending on Egypt and its horses for protection. True security comes from the Lord, who is able to defend and deliver His people. ✨ KEY VERSE “Do not love the world or anything in the world.” — 1 John 2:15 🙏 PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us through another book of Your Word. Help us to walk in obedience, love You above everything else, and place our complete confidence in You rather than human strength. As we begin the book of Ruth tomorrow, prepare our hearts to receive everything You want to teach us. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. WE STUDY. WE PRAY. WE OBEY. WE GROW. UNTIL WE ARE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED. 📖✨🙏 🌿 TODAY'S CHALLENGE Choose God over the attractions of the world today. Walk in obedience, love others sincerely, and trust God completely with every situation.