Monday January 23rd 2017
Jeremiah 3:1-25
1. The people of the north and south prostituted themselves (1-11)
God had warned Israel about their stain but they didn't listen. Then, treacherous Judah followed their example. In all the high moutains and under every green tree both people prostituted themselves committing adultery with stone and wood.
2. They repented (12-25)
But God called the people to repent while they were in the promise country. But they didn't listen. God promised to forgive them if only they recognized that their conduct was bad (13). God promised to send a messiah who will be a shepherd. Return, O rebellious sons, says continually God. So, in a far future, when they will come back from captivity in the countries of the north, they will recognize their guilt and will receive love from their shepherd and they will confess their sin. At this time, Jerusalem shall be called the throne of the Lord (17). Both peoples will walk together and will recognize the guilt of their fathers and their own guilt. They will confess that only in God there will be salvation.
Prayer: Lord, protect me from prostitution with vain things and help me to continually repent for my sins and confess that only in you there is salvation.
Bottom line: only in you is salvation
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