Jeremiah had the distinct privilege of speaking for the Lord. His message was to Israel and nations as God directed. It was a fearful position to hold … speaking for God. It was not always popular. His life was threatened because of the pain his words brought upon his hearers. Nevertheless, he courageously spoke and wrote the words God gave him.

Whenever we quote scripture, we are, in effect, speaking for God. We don’t have license to sling it around for our own purposes. We are mandated to “rightly divide” it. That means interpret correctly. This ability is the result of study and the leading of the Holy Spirit when we speak to others.

“Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” [2 Tim. 2:15]

READ/HEAR: Jer. 10-13