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
They Have Not Humbled Themselves
Jeremiah 44:3-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Because of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. 4Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this … Continue reading They Have Not Humbled Themselves
Obeying Other Humans Over God
Jeremiah 35:12-17 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 Obeying Other Humans Over God
Because of All The Evil
Jeremiah 32:28-35 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “28Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. 29And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn … Continue reading Because of All The Evil
An Overwhelming Sadness
Do you ever feel an overwhelming sadness?All around you seems then to be so much pain.Sin has run amok within the walls of churches.For the gospel truth, there is so much disdain. Men in pulpits hiding sins behind the curtain,Making jokes about the sacred things of God.For a laugh, they will compromise the Scriptures toKeep … Continue reading An Overwhelming Sadness
They Do Not Obey God’s Voice
Jeremiah 32:21-24 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “21You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror. 22You gave them this land that You had sworn to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey. “23They came … Continue reading They Do Not Obey God’s Voice
Old Covenant vs New Covenant
Jeremiah 31:31-34 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “31Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD,when I will make a new covenantwith the house of Israeland with the house of Judah.32It will not be like the covenantI made with their fatherswhen I took them by the handto lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they … Continue reading Old Covenant vs New Covenant
I Am Yours
When I think of You, Lord,In the watches of the night,I am filled with wonderAt the power of Your might. All that lies before me,All that You have planned for me,Fills my life with purpose,So my heart now sings with glee. Each day in Your presence,As my heart draws close to You,I want to adore … Continue reading I Am Yours
Where We Will Not Stumble
Jeremiah 31:1 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” Who are “all the families of Israel” today? Who are God’s chosen people today? According to the teachings of the Scriptures they are all people (Jew … Continue reading Where We Will Not Stumble
Giving People False Hopes
Jeremiah 29:10-14 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 10For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. 11For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, … Continue reading Giving People False Hopes
Old Cross, New Cross
The old cross is the crossOn which our Savior died.He took our sins upon Himself,And He was crucified. He died upon that crossTo put our sins to death,That we might die with Him to sinAnd live to righteousness. The new cross, not the same.On sin it puts no blame.It satisfies the flesh of man.He does … Continue reading Old Cross, New Cross
Run With It 