Jeremiah 14-17

In Jeremiah we see how the Lord feels about us when we wander from Him. His mercy keeps us from getting what we deserve. When we wander long enough He then tells us there will be a time when He will not hear those who would try to intercede for us. He lets natural consequences kick in, then He interjects His consequences (discipline) on us to keep us from destroying ourselves and wandering too far. Their biggest sin was listening to each other and not to God. That's what causes us to wander. They had wandered into idolatry. They also made a mockery out of God by consoling each other with their own ideas saying it was from God, instead of really consulting God. This causes us to misinterpret the signs God is giving us. We may frustrate the father - even to the point that He must show us His power so we will see the importance of showing restraint. God understands the consequences of casting off restraint (staying on the narrow path that leads to life). He sees the consequences of sin every day and wants what’s best for us.

I love these verses from chapter 17:
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
And whose hope is the Lord.
8 For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters,
Which spreads out its roots by the river,
And will not fear when heat comes;
But its leaf will be green,
And will not be anxious in the year of drought,
Nor will cease from yielding fruit. NKJ

Will we be able to interpret the signs the Lord is giving? Will we wait or will we respond?
The Lord wants to be your source of strength. Will put you trust and hope in Him today?

Posted by Dan Holley at 10:29 AM