Thursday, July 30
Read Jeremiah 40
Think About It:
- Jeremiah received favor from the captain of the guard. In verses 1-6 how was this favor shown?
- The king of Babylon made Gedaliah governor over Judah. Jews came out of hiding and many returned from neighboring nations where they had escaped during the siege. Temporarily the remnant left in Judah returned to normal life. (verse 7-12)
- A plot was discovered to assassinate Gedaliah. What was his response to the men who reported it to him? (verses 13-16)
Family Time:
- If God has been showing Himself to be real in your life, have you accepted Him?
- Do you find that when you think of God and who He is, you have more fear and awe of Him than comfort?
- Are you witnessing the wonders of God on others, or are you experiencing His gentle hand in your own life?
- Don’t be like Nebuzaradan who saw and recognized the works of God but went back home to live as he had always lived. Instead, be like Jeremiah who answered God when He spoke to him and had his life changed forever. For once he answered God’s calling, he was blessed with the presence of God to guide and tend to him throughout his entire life.
