June 10 | Listen to God's Word and Respond

Today's reading from 2 Chronicles 34–36 and John 19:1–22 invites us to reflect on how we respond when God's truth confronts us. Both passages reveal that spiritual formation is not primarily about gaining information, but about allowing what we hear and see to shape the posture of our hearts over time.In 2 Chronicles, Josiah encounters the Book of the Law after years of neglect within the nation. His response is marked by humility, repentance, and a renewed desire to align the people of God with what God had spoken. The passage highlights the importance of listening in ways that lead to faithful obedience and a renewed identity.In John 19, Jesus stands before Pilate and the crowds as the truth is placed directly before them. Some mock Him, some reject Him, and some remain uncertain. The scene reminds us that being near the truth is not the same as responding to it, and that our reactions often reveal what is forming within us.Together, these passages invite us to consider how we respond when God speaks. They encourage us to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and to reflect on what it means to receive it with humility, awareness, and a willingness to be shaped by His truth over time.