War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Refusal to Obey God’s Commands
Jeremiah 35:12-19 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 12Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: 13“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: ‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’ declares the LORD. 14The words of Jonadab … Continue reading Refusal to Obey God’s Commands
The Shepherds Who Destroy
Jeremiah 23:1-2,11,14,16-18,21-22,30-31 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. 2Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who tend My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them. … Continue reading The Shepherds Who Destroy
What’s Your Purpose?
What’s Your Purpose? Why you be?Are you trapped? Or are you free?In and out is where you are?Sometimes nearer? Sometimes far? Broken record played each time?Nothing changes, not in time?Worn out efforts do not workSo you angry? So you irk? What’s the purpose, shrink from all?You no courage? You no gall?Run away is your escape?You’re … Continue reading What’s Your Purpose?
They Denounce The True Gospel
Jeremiah 18:18-20 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 18Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” 19Attend to me, O … Continue reading They Denounce The True Gospel
Willfully Continuing in Sin
Jeremiah 18:11-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 11 Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’ … Continue reading Willfully Continuing in Sin
Wayward Children
Wayward children, wandering souls,Thoughtless people, varying roles,Walk in darkness, seeing no light,For from Jesus, taken their flight. Have no mercy, walking in sin,Self-indulgent, drinking their gin,All about them, not about God,But the many wear a façade. Put a mask on, others impress,Think they’re being such a success,But they’re not, for time they do waste,For the … Continue reading Wayward Children
Your Trust in God? Or in Man?
The Ones Who Trust in Humans Jeremiah 17:5-6 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) This is what the LORD says:“5Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind,who makes mere flesh his strengthand turns his heart from the LORD.6He will be like a shrub in the desert;he will not see when prosperity comes.He will dwell in the parched … Continue reading Your Trust in God? Or in Man?
The Pure in Heart
Jeremiah 17:9-10 ESV “The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick;who can understand it?‘I the Lord search the heartand test the mind,to give every man according to his ways,according to the fruit of his deeds.’” I sometimes hear other people and some pastors quote Jeremiah 17:9, and they apply it to all people, including … Continue reading The Pure in Heart
The Prophets are Prophesying Lies
Jeremiah 14:13-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13“Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” 14“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them … Continue reading The Prophets are Prophesying Lies
The Ways of The Nations
Jeremiah 10:1-7 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1 Hear the word that the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. 2This is what the LORD says:“Do not learn the ways of the nationsor be terrified by the signs in the heavens,though the nations themselves are terrified by them.3For the customs of the peoples are worthless;they … Continue reading The Ways of The Nations
