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2010-06-13 - Parental Lessons from the
Lord
The Good, the Bad, and the Godly ~ Part 20
Jeremiah
45:1-5
"'Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek
them not. For I will bring disaster on all people, declares the LORD, but
wherever you go, I will let you escape with your life.'" (Jeremiah 45:5)
What started out as a rebuke ended up as encouragement. Baruch just finished
writing down all God's messages, as Jeremiah dictated them to him. Baruch
diligently wrote down all of God's words, but he was disappointed, for none
of the words had been specific to his needs.
Then to his amazement, Jeremiah began spouting all these things God had told
him concerning Baruch directly. This time as Jeremiah spoke, it was like
God had whispered all Baruch's thoughts to Jeremiah. Here the prophet was,
with a word from God for Baruch, specific to his individual needs. Finally
some hope, some direction for the distraught man.
Jeremiah said God heard his cries of woe, and He knows Baruch is tired of
not finding a way out. God advised Baruch not to seek great things for himself.
Even though disaster may come, God will protect Baruch, as a reward of his
obedience. Baruch wanted God to take his problems away. Instead, God gave
His servant hope and endurance to excel, despite the circumstances.
Lord, The world rotates at high speed all around me,
and there is no switch to turn off. I admit I do not understand this time
of waiting for things to manifest. When the doubting and complaining enter
my mind, I will not let it take hold of my feelings. Instead, I will take
hold of my faith, and put it into practice. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
What personal words are you waiting to hear God say?
Lisa
lisacfdev@yahoo.com
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