A substantial group of leftover Jews who had been through a coup and unsettling instability in the Holy Land sought to find their solace in Egypt. They wanted to run and hide. They asked Jeremiah to seek the Lord to confirm their plan … but God said, “No. Don’t go.”

Sadly, their disobedient resistance resulted in their massacre and starvation. Going against God NEVER turns out good.

Jesus brought grace and truth to us, along with His teachings and warnings. Gratefully, His Holy Spirit lives within us and provides that always-right inner voice that guides us through life. When we begin going our own way, against the grain of His leading, He gently but firmly guides us into truth and blessing.

Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” [Jn. 15:5b]

READ/HEAR: Jer. 41-44