Judah’s Coming Punishment (Day 29)

Read Jeremiah 16:1-13
 
   In Jeremiah’s culture, it was unthinkable not to show grief publicly. The absence of mourning showed the people how complete their devastation would be. So many people would die that it would be impossible to carry out customary mourning rituals for all of them.
   Jeremiah was also told not to participate in parties or other joyful events to show how seriously God took the nation’s sins. In both cases, Jeremiah’s life was to be an attention getter and an illustration of God’s truth. Sometimes we think that the only way to communicate is through speaking or teaching, but God can use a wide variety of means to bring His message. Use your creativity.