Jeremiah 11, 12

The prophet could speak what God told him to speak about the rebellious hearts of Israel. God knew what they were thinking, what their true motives were.

We live in a day when men, especially politicians, speak one thing and do another. It’s called “Spin.” We are foolish to believe what they say. The news media does the same thing … say what they want us to hear, many times entirely omiting the truth when they give their “slant.”

As we focus on what God wants, we can simply ignore the worthless chatter all around us and listen ONLY to God. We can trust His Word. We can find security in His Words, not the words of men.

On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.

Jeremioah 10

The Christian, through his devotion to the Lord and the study of scripture, begins to understand God’s greatness and the scope of honor and glory that are due to Him.

Simeon and Anna had the insight and spiritual awareness to recognize God’s Pre-eminent Son as his parents brought Him into the temple for the first time. [Acts 2:25-35] They KNEW Who they were beholding and immediately began giving Him the glory due Him.

Jeremiah 9

Jeremiah carried a burden for his contemporaries who lived under the illusion that they were OK despite their sinful lifestyle. He wept openly. He felt God’s pain to see his countrymen leading reprobate lives.

This is rare today. All is NOT OK.

God is looking for intercessors who will cry out in travail.

Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar (positioned between God and man), and let them say, Spare thy people, O Lord, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God? [Joel 2:17]

Jer. 7, 8

The prophet asked the question, “Is there no balm in Gilead?  Is there no physician there?”

He was foretelling of the Great Physician, Jesus, Who would arrive to heal God’s people. We need that Great Physician right now. Our land needs Him, our homes need Him.

But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings … [Mal. 4:2]

Jeremiah 6

Covetousness, financial gain flavored by questionable motives, is spoken against by the prophet. He identified this character flaw in the inhabitants of Jerusalem, God’s city.

That’s us.

Christ’s goal for us is to be more concerned with giving than receiving. Instead of always looking out for what we can gain, we are motivated to bless others. It’s a conscious decision to begin with, but soon can be a way of life … a fruit of the Spirit … charity.

Jer. 4, 5

God’s displeasure and judgement fell upon Israel for many reasons. One significant reason was that parents spent their time pursuing their own pleasures rather than teaching their children to love and obey God.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame. [Pr. 29:15]

When children are groomed for Christianity early in life, they will reap the blessings only God can give. Parents thereby enjoy a lifetime of honor rather than shame.

Jer. 3

Israel’s unfaithfulness to God pained Him much like the pain of unfaithful adultery in marriage. Conversely, their faithfulness and obedience to Him was His great desire.

Christians are wise to seek moral purity and faithfulness to their mates to enjoy the blessing of a trusting human relationship. It’s heavenly.

Jeremiah 2

God used Jeremiah to speak to the nation of Israel.

The U.S. needs a prophet to speak to our nation. God-ordained prophets speak His words to leaders and people groups so they can have the chance to repent and turn to Him.

Lord, hear our prayer for a clear voice to our nation. Have mercy, Lord. We need a visitation from YOU!

Jeremiah 1

What God said about Jeremiah is insight into His ability to plan our lives and equip us to perform that plan.

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
    before you were born I set you apart;
    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

We are mistaken when we think OUR plan for our life is significant. What is critical is OUR obedience to God’s appointment. And we can accomplish that only through His grace.

Is. 65, 66

Whether the Millennium or Heaven, the saints have better days ahead. Jesus said, “In this world you shall have tribulation.” Instead of the “Sweet by and by,” it’s the nasty “Now and now.”

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. [Matt. 10:22]