Jeremiah 46:27~47:7
Application:
As we learned earlier, God’s punishment is meant for discipline and restoration. God invites Israel to return to Him so that they can be restored. Similarly, we should not be afraid to accept God’s correction in our lives. In both the Old and the New Testament, God tells us not to take revenge for ourselves because He is the one who will protect and avenge us when the time is right, just as He did for Israel.
Prayer:
Almighty God, thank You for Your love and protection over my life. May I not be concerned of protecting my own interests and rights, but may I submit myself to Your Lordship and humble myself before others. I trust in You Lord. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
True Prosperity
It’s not that Jesus is against wealth. It’s just that He is grieved by anything that we value more than Him. We can work hard and make money, but when those things are the main pursuit of life, then Jesus isn’t. Placing Him first and foremost in our lives is the key to true prosperity.
He possessed all the world had to give him,
He had reached every coveted goal;
But, alas, his life was a failure,
For he had forgotten his soul. —Denison
Don’t let riches—or the pursuit of riches— derail your pursuit of Jesus.
He possessed all the world had to give him,
He had reached every coveted goal;
But, alas, his life was a failure,
For he had forgotten his soul. —Denison
Don’t let riches—or the pursuit of riches— derail your pursuit of Jesus.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Warning for Disobedience
Jeremiah 42:13~22
Application:
Where is your Egypt today? Where is the place you go to for comfort, thinking that your ‘Egypt’ can protect and provide for you? Perhaps it is a secure job, a romantic relationship, wealthy parents, or your own academic accolades. Aside from God, the other places you put your trust in is your ‘Egypt.’ Humility begins with realizing our own weaknesses and seeing the Lord as the only source of hope and strength. Turn back from your Egypt and put your trust in God alone.
Prayer:
Lord, forgive me for running to Egypt, rather than into Your loving arms. I lay down my idols before You and worship You alone. Thank You for the Jeremiahs You send to me. I thank You for my pastor and his words of wisdom. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Application:
Where is your Egypt today? Where is the place you go to for comfort, thinking that your ‘Egypt’ can protect and provide for you? Perhaps it is a secure job, a romantic relationship, wealthy parents, or your own academic accolades. Aside from God, the other places you put your trust in is your ‘Egypt.’ Humility begins with realizing our own weaknesses and seeing the Lord as the only source of hope and strength. Turn back from your Egypt and put your trust in God alone.
Prayer:
Lord, forgive me for running to Egypt, rather than into Your loving arms. I lay down my idols before You and worship You alone. Thank You for the Jeremiahs You send to me. I thank You for my pastor and his words of wisdom. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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