Jeremiah 23:16a This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes….”
What beautiful words, “You will have peace” and “No harm will come to you.” These words are even sweeter when we know what we are doing isn’t the right thing and someone absolves us of the guilt of our actions with this balm.
Jeremiah 23:16b …”They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord.”
God is speaking specifically against these false prophets in today’s verses. I would say that the vast majority of the time, we know when what we are doing is against what God would have us to do. To listen to the lies of the false prophets just adds insult to injury. There is nothing good that can come from that.
Jeremiah 23:17a “They keep saying to those who despise me, ‘The Lord says: You will have peace.’”
Lord, Help us to honestly look at our words, thoughts, and actions. As much as we want permission to stay when we have wandered off the path, help us to evaluate all things through Your lens of truth. If we have wandered, help us correct our course. Draw us closer. Amen.
Jeremiah 23:17b …”And to all who follow the stubbornness of their hearts they say, ‘No harm will come to you.’”
Have a blessed day.