Saturday, June 27
Read Jeremiah 12
Think About It:
- Verse 2 in Jeremiah 12 points to people who speak of God with their mouth, but their hearts are far from Him. They have a superficial knowledge of who God is, but they do not have the power that comes from actually knowing Him intimately in a relationship. Their concern is merely outward appearance and the approval of man, instead of a heart that desires to truly experience the Presence of God and commune with Him. “From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). It is easy to see the heart of those we listen to and discern what they treasure. Take a moment and thank Him for the ability to draw near to Him in relationship and for His interest in every detail of our life, His desire to hear us speak with Him and His ability to meet our every need.
- In the LORD’s answer to Jeremiah in verse 5, He asks: “If you have raced with men on food, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? And if in a safe land you are so trusting, what will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?” As we move with God and advance His Kingdom here on earth, we learn from each battle so we will be stronger for the next battle; we are gaining wisdom as we go forward with Him; our faith is like a muscle that gets stronger the more we apply it. We must trust in His strength and not focus on the size of the enemy before us. He knows what lies ahead and He is preparing us, strengthening us and trusting us to remain faithful and never shrink back. This life is a race and we are in a spiritual war, so we must always be prepared for difficulty while we are focused on our victory already attained because of Jesus. Keep the promises of God in mind as you face trials, with your eye on the prize.
Family Time:
- When Jeremiah called to God for relief in verses 5-6, what was God’s response? Are you committed to God even when the going gets tough?
