Jeremiah 23-25

We see the Lord speaking to Jeremiah about the priests, prophets and God's people. Shepherds have an awesome responsibility not to scatter God's people. Our job is to bring unity and not let them wander out into the world and out of the safety of God's care. We are also to bring them into God's presence through hearing from Him. We are all to stay in the word so we may do just that. When we refuse to do so we do not hear from the Lord. When we do not spend time in prayer we do not hear from him. How long has it been since you have heard from the Lord? We are able to have a personal relationship with Him that will solve all things that would trouble us or weigh us down. Many times we may turn to the wrong source for counsel. That really troubles our Lord and He will quit speaking to us personally. When we do not hear from and someone needs to know something about Him, you may give them your words instead. You are in danger of doing that when we cease to spend time with him and let our troubles (cares of this world) take His place in your life. This greatly troubles our Lord and there will be consequences for our sin. Leaning into our own understanding is not trusting Him.

In Jeremiah 24 we see the Lord sending a vision and then interpreting it. We see where those faithful to God will be carried through and kept safe no matter what you are going through. We then the consequences of sin - those who have not been faithful.

In chapter 25 we see the Seventy years of desolation and God's judgment through prophecy. The Lords warning did come to pass. He is always true to Hid word. God gives us warning signs along the way. Do you see them? Are you listening for the word of the Lord? What is He telling you today? He says taste for I am good. Dive into His word. He has rivers of living water for those who spend time with Him. Will you spend time with Him today? He is patiently waiting.