“And he carried out from there all the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the kings house . . .” 2 Kings 24:13
“Also he carried into captivity all Jerusalem; all the captains and all the mighty men of valor, ten thousand captives, and all the crasftsmen and smiths. None remained except the poorest people of the land.” 2 Kings 24:14
What a shock it must have been to see their lives dismantled.
Lord, please carry into captivity all my rebellious thoughts today. And here’s a simple poem . . .
Lock It Up
Please, carry away
what’s proud in me
lock it up
and throw away the key
leaving behind
the poor and needy
that begs to let
You be all it seeks.