What if God was not merciful and compassionate? Because of our sin He could've caused devestation and disaster to come upon us. He could've wiped us out because we do not obey Him.
Instead He chose to forgive us. He chose to give mercy, love, and compassion. For all the wrongdoings there had to be punishment because He is a just God. He sent His own Son to take that wrath. It is far worse than what is described in this chapter, all taken by a single man. This man saved us and reconciled us to our God. We can now stand free and continue to worship Him.
Thank you Jesus for taking my place. There's nothing that I can do to repay this debt but to simply continue living out a life glorifying God.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Jeremiah 15
Jeremiah 15:11
The Lord said, "Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will make your enemies plead with you in times of disaster and times of distress.
Jeremiah 15:16
When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty.
Do I delight in the word of God? Do I find joy in reading this precious book that contains the truth and life? I don't take the Bible seriously enough. It's the guidebook that I should follow everything by. God breathed these words into this book. He is living in these words.
Jeremiah 15:19-21
Therefore this is what the Lord says; "If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them. I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue and save you," declares the Lord. "I will save you from the hands of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the cruel."
Be honest and acknowledge the wrong in your life. Acknowledge that you need God. Once you acknowledge your brokenness it will allow God to change your life. You'll be open to the change. Things that are not in the ways of God seem very easy but God makes things hard and challenging so that we can grow. Don't fall into the illusion that all easy things are good. God will stand by you and help you overcome obstacles that you never thought you could. He will be there beside you when you are in trouble.
The Lord said, "Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will make your enemies plead with you in times of disaster and times of distress.
Jeremiah 15:16
When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty.
Do I delight in the word of God? Do I find joy in reading this precious book that contains the truth and life? I don't take the Bible seriously enough. It's the guidebook that I should follow everything by. God breathed these words into this book. He is living in these words.
Jeremiah 15:19-21
Therefore this is what the Lord says; "If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them. I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue and save you," declares the Lord. "I will save you from the hands of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the cruel."
Be honest and acknowledge the wrong in your life. Acknowledge that you need God. Once you acknowledge your brokenness it will allow God to change your life. You'll be open to the change. Things that are not in the ways of God seem very easy but God makes things hard and challenging so that we can grow. Don't fall into the illusion that all easy things are good. God will stand by you and help you overcome obstacles that you never thought you could. He will be there beside you when you are in trouble.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Jeremiah 14
God's dominion and authority over all. Over me.
Jeremiah 14:22
Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, O Lord Our God. Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.
Our hope and love is in You because You gave us life and all that we have. Nothing belongs to us. Nothing was gained through us but through your grace and providence.
Why does it feel so terrible knowing that I may have to let go and lose all of what I have? I am too attached to things of this world. Ultimately I am called to do what God first wanted... to be His hands and feet and share the goodness of God. I don't need the luxury around me because God will grant me enough.
Jeremiah 14:22
Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, O Lord Our God. Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.
Our hope and love is in You because You gave us life and all that we have. Nothing belongs to us. Nothing was gained through us but through your grace and providence.
Why does it feel so terrible knowing that I may have to let go and lose all of what I have? I am too attached to things of this world. Ultimately I am called to do what God first wanted... to be His hands and feet and share the goodness of God. I don't need the luxury around me because God will grant me enough.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Jeremiah 13
Jeremiah 13:23
Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.
This verse spoke out to me. We sin because those actions and feelings make us feel deceivingly good or comfortable. We fall into the bad habit. We keep wanting it. But it's not right at all.
Doing good and being obedient is hard, but that is how God trains us to be great as His sons and daughters.
One other evil or sin would be feeling comfortable living in North American society and not wanting to leave it. I'm not sure yet, but God may be calling me to serve in overseas missions in the future with the significant other, potentially in a dangerous area. It terrified me when I first thought about it, and it still does. However, what am I terrified about? The danger there? For sure. The fact that I'll have to leave the comfort of home in North America? I admit, yes. I shouldn't be feeling this way though. I should be living out a life that is glorifying to God, wanting to spread His love to the ends of the earth.
God, I pray for discernment. Are you calling me to overseas mission as well? I know this will be a true test of faith and may you change my heart and mold it to be like yours. Take away this deep fear because regardless you will give protection and safety wherever we are. Let your light shine. Let me trust in his leadership and his calling to go out for you. Open our eyes and minds to where you may want us to go in the future.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.
This verse spoke out to me. We sin because those actions and feelings make us feel deceivingly good or comfortable. We fall into the bad habit. We keep wanting it. But it's not right at all.
Doing good and being obedient is hard, but that is how God trains us to be great as His sons and daughters.
One other evil or sin would be feeling comfortable living in North American society and not wanting to leave it. I'm not sure yet, but God may be calling me to serve in overseas missions in the future with the significant other, potentially in a dangerous area. It terrified me when I first thought about it, and it still does. However, what am I terrified about? The danger there? For sure. The fact that I'll have to leave the comfort of home in North America? I admit, yes. I shouldn't be feeling this way though. I should be living out a life that is glorifying to God, wanting to spread His love to the ends of the earth.
God, I pray for discernment. Are you calling me to overseas mission as well? I know this will be a true test of faith and may you change my heart and mold it to be like yours. Take away this deep fear because regardless you will give protection and safety wherever we are. Let your light shine. Let me trust in his leadership and his calling to go out for you. Open our eyes and minds to where you may want us to go in the future.
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