I wrote down many notes from today's reading, but don't have much time to share, however here's a few quick thoughts.
In these verses we basically see that the Lord has a controversy with the nations. His people are not listening to His voice, and so 70 years of captivity is foretold. Unfortunately the people want to kill Jeremiah because of the dark future that he speaks of. Thankfully, later he is acquitted. However, the future remains dark for Israel... and I can't help but wonder about the parallels to us today.
Another different point that I love from today's reading is John 10.
John is just packed full of wisdom and richness. I love the verse in John 10:10 which tells us how Jesus is sent to bring us life and life more abundant. In other words, it's not His will that we have a superficial mediocre wilderness like life. No, He came to bring LIFE and LIFE MORE ABUNDANT!!!! But do we see who is trying to keep us from experiencing this abundant life? It is the enemy!
The enemy comes to STEAL, to KILL and to DESTROY. I think he comes to steal our courage, to kill our hope, and to destroy our faith and trust in God. Anything he can do to keep us from moving forward, to keep us from drawing close to God... He will do. If we look at every trial and circumstance in that light, it makes more sense. But let us not forget that it is God's purpose to bring abundant life to His children.
Tomorrow's Reading: Jer. 27-28 and John 11
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