Posted on Jun 27, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 6:16-30
The right path for living is ancient and has been marked out by God. But the people refused to take God’s path, going their own way instead. We face the same decision today: going God’s old but true way, or following a new path of our own choosing. Don’t be misled. The only way to find peace and rest for your souls is to walk on God’s path.
Posted on Jun 27, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 6:1-15
The Lord warned Jeremiah’s own tribe of Benjamin to flee, not to the security of the great walled city of Jerusalem because it would be under siege, but toward Tekoa, a town about 12 miles south of Jerusalem. The warning smoke signal was lit at Beth-hakkerem, halfway between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The shepherds were the leaders of Babylon’s armies, and their flocks were their troops.
Posted on Jun 27, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 5:20-31
Have you ever spoken to someone, only to realize that the person didn’t hear a word you were saying? Jeremiah told the people that their eyes and ears did them no good because they refused to see or hear God’s message. The people of Judah and Israel were foolishly deaf when God promised blessings for obedience and destruction for disobedience. When God speaks through His Word or His messengers, we harm ourselves if we fail to listen. God’s message will never change us unless we heed it.
Posted on Jun 27, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 5:1-19
Jerusalem was the capital city and center of worship for Judah. God was willing to spare the city if only one person who was just and honest could be found. Think how significant your testimony may be in your city or community. You may represent the only witness for God to many people. Are you faithful to that opportunity?
Posted on Jun 27, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 4:19-31
Judah was clever at doing evil but did not know how to do what was right. Right living is more than simply avoiding sin. It requires decision and discipline. We must develop skills in right living because our behavior attracts attention to our God. We should pursue excellence in Christian living with as much effort as we pursue excellence at work.
