Jeremiah 8
Inspired thots
The stubbornness of God's people grieves God deeply. Although His wrath is on His beloved people who do not choose to repent and return to Him, He is deeply grieved at their foolishness. They rather suffer want and wickedness than realize they need God who has been there for them all the years.
v20 "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are NOT saved." How sad! From NT, we know that the field is ripe for harvest; people are ready to hear the gospel and be saved. Not so with God's people; they yearn and hunger... but for the wrong things in life. Hence, they do not enjoy salvation or blessings from God.
Hence, God is grieved. v18 "My grief is beyond healing; my heart is sick within me."
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Monday, August 26, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Our Own Folly
Jeremiah 7
Inspired thots
Only our own stubbornness gets us into trouble. We tend to trust in deceptive words rather than the WORD of GOD. Hence, we walk in unrighteous ways that provoke God to wrath and judgment although He keeps calling us to repentance and return to Him.
Many Christians live a double life; Sunday Christians. Coming to church to enjoy God's blessings but outside in the world, they are treacherous. God is not pleased with that.We have to truly amend our ways and doings without hurting others or going after other gods. Only then will God bless us when we meet up with Him in His sanctuary where it is pure.
Inspired thots
Only our own stubbornness gets us into trouble. We tend to trust in deceptive words rather than the WORD of GOD. Hence, we walk in unrighteous ways that provoke God to wrath and judgment although He keeps calling us to repentance and return to Him.
Many Christians live a double life; Sunday Christians. Coming to church to enjoy God's blessings but outside in the world, they are treacherous. God is not pleased with that.We have to truly amend our ways and doings without hurting others or going after other gods. Only then will God bless us when we meet up with Him in His sanctuary where it is pure.
Return to the Ancient Ways
Jeremiah 6
Inspired thots
God is still calling His people to return to Him despite their wanton ways and stubbornness. Although He speaks to turn them back, they do not listen. v10 "Behold, Their ears are closed; they cannot listen." How sad!
Hence God is angry and stirs to incur judgment on them.
Yet again He calls out; v18 "Stand by the roads, and look; and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls." BUT they said,:"We will not walk in it." How sad!
Again and again God tried to woo His people to return but their stubbornness refuses His calls. Hence, God will refuse them when judgment comes. Let us come back to Him NOW before it is too late.
Inspired thots
God is still calling His people to return to Him despite their wanton ways and stubbornness. Although He speaks to turn them back, they do not listen. v10 "Behold, Their ears are closed; they cannot listen." How sad!
Hence God is angry and stirs to incur judgment on them.
Yet again He calls out; v18 "Stand by the roads, and look; and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls." BUT they said,:"We will not walk in it." How sad!
Again and again God tried to woo His people to return but their stubbornness refuses His calls. Hence, God will refuse them when judgment comes. Let us come back to Him NOW before it is too late.
Friday, August 23, 2013
God's Soliloquy
Jeremiah 5
Inspired thots
It seems that God is responding to Himself over the dire state of stubborn faithless man. He expounds on their final end. His words are strong of judgment but I can feel His pain and grief through His love for His people who do not acknowledge Him as their God or want the best from Him.
God has suffered in silence for a long time over the rebellion of His people. How long must He endure such blatant disrespect?
Truly, those who do not regard God now while there is time are foolish and senseless as how God calls them.
v21 "Hear this, O foolish and senseless people,
who have eyes but see not,
who have ears but hear not."
God's Calling to His People to Return
Jeremiah 4
Inspired thots
God is always wooing His people to return to Him. He is always waiting for their return to His side. He has so much blessings to offer; yet they prefer the world. Why is it so? Why is it that man is so foolish to desire only that which they can see, hear, touch, taste or feel rather than the immortal, invisible and ever living God who alone reigns?
How heart aching is it for God to see His people running around on earth aimlessly!
When would we be FAITHFUL to a faithful God who is always waiting, watching and willing to forgive?
Inspired thots
God is always wooing His people to return to Him. He is always waiting for their return to His side. He has so much blessings to offer; yet they prefer the world. Why is it so? Why is it that man is so foolish to desire only that which they can see, hear, touch, taste or feel rather than the immortal, invisible and ever living God who alone reigns?
How heart aching is it for God to see His people running around on earth aimlessly!
When would we be FAITHFUL to a faithful God who is always waiting, watching and willing to forgive?
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Faithless Over Falsehood
Jeremiah 3
Inspired thots
God is SO disappointed with Israel's faithlessness. Time and time again they turned away from Him although He wants to love and bless them dearly. He is so patient in waiting for their return to Him; yet, they choose to enjoy the world. Nevertheless, God is gracious to His beloved. He is still waiting to heal the faithless. WHAT A WONDERFUL GOD!
But God is displeased with Falsehood compared to Faithlessness. Judah was found to be FALSE with God; claiming to return to God but on pretense. What an important lesson to note. Falsehood has no place in God. Let us truly repent and return to God wholeheartedly! He is gracious and merciful to true repentance and a contrite heart.
Inspired thots
God is SO disappointed with Israel's faithlessness. Time and time again they turned away from Him although He wants to love and bless them dearly. He is so patient in waiting for their return to Him; yet, they choose to enjoy the world. Nevertheless, God is gracious to His beloved. He is still waiting to heal the faithless. WHAT A WONDERFUL GOD!
But God is displeased with Falsehood compared to Faithlessness. Judah was found to be FALSE with God; claiming to return to God but on pretense. What an important lesson to note. Falsehood has no place in God. Let us truly repent and return to God wholeheartedly! He is gracious and merciful to true repentance and a contrite heart.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
God's Contention
Jeremiah 2
Inspired thots
God speaks through Jeremiah to His people Israel. He pours out His heart of grief to them who have hurt Him all the years when He kept silenced.
God recalls the good old days when His people were young and faithful to Him but as they mature, they became stubborn in their ways. They went after 'worthlessness' and became worthless. Though God intended the best for His people, they became defiled in their ways and did not acknowledge Him.
God's people forsook Him and opted for second best on their own strength which they gloated over.
Lust of the eyes and flesh can cause our downfall of faith in God; we are enticed by lust and turn away from God. Then we turn to other 'gods' instead of being steadfast with God alone in our lives. Next, we indulge in wickedness and revel with those in it to cause harm to others. How wickedness abound.
How foolish we are! Have mercy, Lord! Do not Contend with Us Lord! Let us come back to you!
Inspired thots
God speaks through Jeremiah to His people Israel. He pours out His heart of grief to them who have hurt Him all the years when He kept silenced.
God recalls the good old days when His people were young and faithful to Him but as they mature, they became stubborn in their ways. They went after 'worthlessness' and became worthless. Though God intended the best for His people, they became defiled in their ways and did not acknowledge Him.
God's people forsook Him and opted for second best on their own strength which they gloated over.
Lust of the eyes and flesh can cause our downfall of faith in God; we are enticed by lust and turn away from God. Then we turn to other 'gods' instead of being steadfast with God alone in our lives. Next, we indulge in wickedness and revel with those in it to cause harm to others. How wickedness abound.
How foolish we are! Have mercy, Lord! Do not Contend with Us Lord! Let us come back to you!
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