Jer. 32

Nearly 50 years ago, my church sang , “Ah, Lord God … Nothing is too difficult for Thee.” It was a peppy chorus that always brought life and encouragement to the congregation.

“What’s learned in song is remembered long!”

Jer. 31

:Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:” (v. 31)

“JESUS is here! He is the one who makes God’s new agreement (covenant) with us, and His sprinkled blood says much better things than the blood of Abel.” [Heb. 12:24]

Jer. 31

When God’s Children wander, His compassion longs for their return. His position is, ““I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” [v. 3]

What mother doesn’t long to have her children around her dinner table? What father doesn’t ache to see his children succeed?

Come home.

Jer. 31

Edison David Persons, my first greatgrandchild, was born last evening to our oldest granddaughter, Sydney.

New life is one of the greatest miracles in the universe. Mother and baby are doing WELL. Patty and I are doing EXTREMELY well.

Jer. 29

Shemaiah was a false prophet who muddied up Gods message to the exhiles. His error caused grief. Because of it, the Lord punished his descendants. He did damage to his family.

Conversely, your Godliness will bring a blessing to those you love.

Jer. 29

How fitting. We have city elections right now. The Word says, ” Seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.” [v. 7]

We will prayerfully vote for Newnan. We also pray, “Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.”

Jer. 28

Hananiah was a lying prophet who contradicted what Jeremiah had prophesied. God told Jeremiah that his nemesis would die within the year. It happened.

We should be careful to only speak truth, especially concerning the Lord’s reputation. He watches over His Word.

Jer. 25,26

The prophet spoke of untold devastation to the Jews because of their apostasy and disobedience. Then, he moderated his message to give them hope if they would hear God’s message of mercy and change their ways.

Thankfully, the Lord is “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” [2 Peter 3:9]

Jer. 25

The Lord called Nebuchadnezar His “servant.” Nothing he did was outside of God’s control.

President Trump is visiting Far Eastern leaders presently. We can rest assured, nothing is done without God’s knowledge or ability to control the outcome. Still, we pray for God’s Hand to be exposed and His Will be done.

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. [Prov. 21:1]

Jer. 24-5

The prophet’s instructions to Judah was to submit to being displaced to Babylon and they would live. Those who rejected the word met a bad fate.

Sometimes God puts us through a trial, but He will bring us out the other side with a victory. Just follow His leading and instructions. Receive His grace and thrive.