GODS STORY FOR OUR LIVES - October 06, 2014 MADE SECURE Read Jeremiah 15:10-21 “At no cost to them, I will hand over your wealth and treasures as plunder to your enemies, for sin runs rampant in your land. I will tell your enemies to take you as captives to a foreign land. For my anger blazes like a fire that will burn forever.”... ...This is how the Lord responds: “If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them; do not let them influence you! They will fight against you like an attacking army, but I will make you as secure as a fortified wall of bronze. They will not conquer you, for I am with you to protect and rescue you. I, the Lord, have spoken! Yes, I will certainly keep you safe from these wicked men. I will rescue you from their cruel hands.” (Jeremiah 15:13-21) Reflection: Jeremiah accused God of not helping him when he really needed it. Jeremiah had taken his eyes off God’s purposes and was feeling sorry for himself. He was angry, hurt, and afraid. In response, God didn’t get angry at Jeremiah; he answered by rearranging Jeremiah’s priorities. As God’s mouthpiece, he was to influence the people, not let them influence him. There are three important lessons in this passage: (1) in prayer we can reveal our deepest thoughts to God; (2) God expects us to trust him, no matter what; and (3) we are here to influence others for God. Lesson: Discouragement can hit like a hammer blow sometimes. When it comes, we need assurance from God. Take a lesson from Jeremiah: Seek the Lord. He may respond with a song that touches your heart, a Bible verse, or a timely word from a trusted friend.
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 08:48:21 +0000
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