Tag Archives: Jeremiah
A Mouth like a Sharp Sword
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me […]
Renewal – Lamentations 5:21
Turn thou us unto thee, O Lord, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. – Lamentations 5:21 Spring is still a few months away where I live, but recent temperatures have enticed some of the plants to put on new growth. The warmth and rain have renewed their strength and triggered […]
Quietly Waiting – Lamentations 3:26
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. – Lamentations 3:26 The Prophet Jeremiah lived in a very tumultuous time. Israel and Judah experienced a great falling away during his life culminating in the destruction of Jerusalem and captivity. Even though he warned them in […]
A Righteous Branch- Jeremiah 23:5
Jeremiah 23:5 – Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. Who’s in charge? Is it you? Is it me? Government? Corporations? Honestly, I am not in control, and I doubt […]
Trust in the Lord – Jeremiah 17:7
Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. Blessings are found throughout the Bible, and all true blessings come from the Lord. Do you want blessings? Trust in the Lord. Do you seek truth? Trust in the Lord. Do you need forgiveness? Trust in the Lord. […]
Assurance – Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. – Jeremiah 29:11 Meditation: In the hustle and bustle of modern society with its expectations and goals, its requirements and rules, we are often overwhelmed. Family, work, school, […]
An Everlasting Love – Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. – Jeremiah 31:3 Meditation: Knowing that God is loving is one of the most important things we can grasp about the Divine Nature. This insight is vital to our understanding […]
Biblical Reflections: Jeremiah 23:23-24
Jeremiah 23:23-24 – Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off? Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the Lord? Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord. Do you feel alone? Are you misunderstood? Rest assured that you […]
Biblical Reflections: Proverbs 22:28
Proverbs 22:28 – Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Have you ever passed someplace famous by surprise? I am sure you have. Maybe you never knew that a terrible battle occurred just down the street. Or perhaps the birthplace of famous leader, philosopher, or poet is in your town. In many […]
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