Tuesday, February 21st 2017
GOD WOULD HAVE CHANGED HIS MIND
key verse: 3
Through today's word, we learn God's heart for his people while he judges them.
1. Maybe they will listen (1-6)
God told Jeremiah to speak all His words, leaving nothing out (Matt.5:18). God hopes that people will listen. Then God will turn away from the punishment he wanted to send. Jeremiah preaches everything, including God's will for later (3,13). On the other hand, God also promises severe consequences for disobedience. He will treat his people like Shiloh, which was destroyed in 1050 BC by the Philistines, though it was inhabited once again in Jeremiah's day.
2. Jeremiah in danger of dying (7-24)
The king, ministers and religious leaders were all after Jeremiah's life, since he was speaking misfortune to the people. They circled him and shouted "death!" Yet, without fear, Jeremiah announced the death sentence of the people, exhorting them to mend their ways and deeds. He is not afraid to preach, and insists that he is truly sent by God. The leaders study history and fall into contradiction, since one prophet (Micah) was saved and another (Uriah) was put to death. The life of a man is in the hands of God, and death does not always equal condemnation. Only the wicked kill the innocent and then go to hell as their actions deserve. Ahikam is sent to protect Jeremiah, since his mission is not yet done. Like Livingston said, "The servant will not die before accomplishing his mission".
Prayer: help me to mend my life, lest I fall under your judgement. Help me not to fear men, but to preach your all your words.
Bottom line: maybe they will listen
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