This is a sad time in Israel’s history. God has done great things for them and still wants to care for them as his chosen people. But when the people do not have a strong leader to shepherd them, they start chasing after other gods and only call on the Lord when they have problems. No one likes friends that only call when they have problems! God does not give up on his people, though. He gives them good leaders when they get desperate. He earnestly desires his people to follow him so that he can bless them.
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Just like in Josiah’s day, it had been there all the time. In a safe place, in plain sight. In fact it had become a fixture, referenced in conversations, but never once opened and read. People thought they knew what it contained or that it held no relevance to their lives. There were a few people “of the book” who actually took the time to read it.
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