Jeremiah 44:2-3 “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: You saw the great disaster I brought on Jerusalem and on all the towns of Judah. Today they lie deserted and in ruins because of the evil they have done. They aroused my anger by burning incense to and worshiping other gods that neither they nor you nor your ancestors ever knew.”
I am thankful that God has more grace and patience than I do. He has been beyond just and fair. He has been crystal clear here with what He wants from His people (humility and obedience) and still they are not listening. What idiots….
Jeremiah 44:4 “Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!’”
And yet a microsecond of thought shows me that I am just as guilty as they of not listening, not humbling myself, not being obedient. God tells me not to worry or fear, yet those are things I battle every day. God tells me to love others as He loves me, yet I struggle with bitterness and anger. What an idiot….
Jeremiah 44:5 “But they did not listen or pay attention; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods.”
Lord, It is easy for me to fall into old habits or make snap judgements. Forgive me. What is hard for me is humility and obedience, even though it “ought” to be so easy. I love You. I trust You. Help me to live my beliefs. Draw me closer. Amen.
Jeremiah 44:10 “To this day they have not humbled themselves or shown reverence, nor have they followed my law and the decrees I set before you and your ancestors.”
Have a blessed day.