Jeremiah 10

Verse Of The Day: V10 “But the LORD is the true God, He is the living God, and an everlasting King: at His wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide His indignation.”

1.  He is The True GOD

V10 “But the LORD is the true God, ...”

Unlike the days of old where our words were our bond, nowadays, we have written contracts as our words are no longer trustworthy. Many do not mean what we say, and say what we mean. Instead we say what others want to hear to win their hearts and be popular with them. Sadly, many worship God with our lips but our hearts are far away from Him. Let us be the true worshippers by worshipping God in spirit and in truth!

John 4:23 “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.”

2.  He is The Living GOD

V10 “But the LORD is the true God, He is the living God, ...”

Many people in the world worship idols that cannot speak or hear, yet they refuse to believe in the living God who can speak to them through the Bible and hear and answer their prayers if they believe in Him. When we truly believe in the living God, He shall give us living water and we shall never thirst again but live with Him in Heaven forever!

John 4:14 “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
 
3.  He is The Everlasting GOD

V10 “But the LORD is the true God, He is the living God, and an everlasting King: at His wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide His indignation.”

Everything is transient in this world. Some of the ancient buildings which are still around shall crumble one day. We may be living longer these days yet we shall all die one day. Only God is everlasting and He shall give us everlasting life when we believe in Him. However, if we refuse to believe in Him, His judgment awaits us because of our sins.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Prayer Of The Week

Dearest GOD, please help me to believe and trust in You.

Jeremiah 9

Verse Of The Day: V24 “But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”

1.  Wisdom 

V23 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, …”

The world seeks after wisdom and knowledge. A wise man is highly respected and sought after. Without wisdom, life is miserable and dull. Many invest their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of higher education so as to get a great job and a great future. Yet according to the LORD, wisdom and knowledge shall fail you as it cannot satisfy the desires of your heart. 

2.  Health

V23 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, ...”

The world seeks after health and beauty. A healthy man or a beautiful woman are highly respected and sought after. The world believes that health and beauty are wealth. Without health and beauty, we cannot enjoy our wealth. Many invest their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of health and beauty as they take up sports and beauty programs to improve their health and beauty. Yet according to the LORD, might or health or beauty shall fail you as it cannot satisfy the desires of your heart.

3.  Wealth

V23 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”

The world seeks after wealth. A wealthy man is highly respected and sought after. The world believes that wealth is the key to happiness. Without wealth, life is miserable and dull. Many invest their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of wealth and at the expense of their health. At the end of the day, many spend almost all their wealth to get back less than half their health! Yet according to the LORD, wealth or riches shall fail you as it cannot satisfy the desires of your heart.

Psalms 37:4 “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”

What matters most is to delight in the LORD’s lovingkindness, judgment and righteousness and He shall give you the desires of your heart!
  
Prayer Of The Week

Dearest God, please help me to seek Your lovingkindness, judgment and righteousness.

Jeremiah 8

Verse Of The Day: V7 “Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.”

It was recorded that before the Tsunami or the great flood hit the villages near the sea, the animals and the birds were already moving and flying to higher grounds for safety from the impending disaster. Yet many villagers refused to take heed of these signs but instead thought that it would never come. The Tsunami came and destroyed them completely!
 
1.  The Stork Knows 

V7 “Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times;…”

God warned the people through His prophet Jeremiah that His impending judgment was near unless they would repent of their sins. However, the people refused to repent. God then gave them the illustration of the storks in the sky which knew the time of their migration so that they could fly to faraway places for food and water, yet His people did not know or refused to know God’s time of judgment.

V5 “Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.”

2.  The Turtle, The Crane And The Swallow Knows

V7 “Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming;…”

The crane and the swallow also knew the time of migration and even the turtle knew the time to return to shore to lay their eggs, yet God’s people refused to know God’s impending judgment.

3.  The People Of God Know Not

V7 “Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.”

God’s living creatures know the time of migration and time of giving birth, yet God’s people made in His own image refuse to repent of their sins because they choose to reject God and His Word. But praise God, there is always a remnant of God’s people who chooses to love God and His Word!

Romans 9:27 “Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:”

Prayer Of The Week

Dearest God, please help me to be the remnant who loves You and Your Word.

Jeremiah 7

Verse Of The Day: V23 “But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you."

1.  Obedient Life

V23 “But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, …”

The prophet Jeremiah lived and preached in the days of the people of God who disobeyed God. Many of them praised and worshipped God in the temple of the LORD, but their hearts were far away from God. They sinned and disobeyed God and their lives were no different from the people of the world. Jeremiah wept and warned them not to lie when they praised God in the beautiful temple while refusing to repent their sins!

V4 “Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these”

Look around you, and do you see many Christians praising and worshipping God in a beautiful and majestic church building but their lives are no different from the people of the world as they smoke, drink, swear, curse, steal, cheat, deceive and in sins?

2.  Transformed Life

V23 “But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, …”

A durian tree shall bring forth durians and a mango tree shall bring forth mangos and God shall bring forth God’s people! God’s people shall always obey God’s commandments and walk in God’s ways. When you are a true Christian, you shall have a sense of guilt and remorse when you disobey God. You shall seek to repent and return to God and live a transformed and changed life that honors and glorifies God.

3.  Happy Life

V23 “But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.”

An obedient and transformed life shall result in a happy life! You reap whatever you sow. When you sow obedience you shall reap happiness and be well in your life.

Galatians 6:7 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

Prayer Of The Week

Dearest God, please help me to sow obedience so that I shall reap happiness.