Jeremiah 24-25

They will be my people, and I will be their God because they will return to Me with all their heart (24:7).  Everybody went through the fire of exile.  Only those who responded to the well-deserved discipline could claim the promise of redemption.  The rest would get what they deserved.

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Jeremiah 22-23

God's position toward us has a direct connection with our compassion for the poor and needy (ch. 22).

There are preachers and prophets all over the world who claim to speak for God but who only voice their own worthless opinions.  Those who have the True Message must continue to speak it ... and it will prevail (23:28-29)!

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Jeremiah 20-21

"But the Lord is with me like a violent warrior" (20:11).  Now THAT is who you want to have your back!  Jeremiah is taking a beating (literally) for representing God and speaking His words to the people. Ultimately God will will the day...but the skirmishes and battles along the way are tough on the prophet.

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Jeremiah 18-19

Clay in the potter's hand.  Our pride fools into thinking that we are master of our own destinies. We are clay in the potter's hand.

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Jeremiah 16-17

"Believe in yourself" is the chant of our culture.  Why?  Is "self" trustworthy?  Not according to Jeremiah..."The heart is more deceitful than anything else, and incurable--who can understand it? I, Yahweh, examine the mind, I test the heart to give each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve" (Jer. 17:9-10).

Guess we'd better trust in the Lord!

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Jeremiah 13-15

Your words were found and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I am called by Your name, Yahweh God of hosts" (15:16).

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Jeremiah 11-12

God is ever on their lips, but far from their conscience. (Jer. 12:2).  Let that one sink in.  Is it possible to give verbal acknowledgement to God...even worship him with our lips...but keep Him at bay from our consciences   YES!

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