Let’s Cry About It
The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah
demonstrated
exemplified
and
illustrated
Christ.
Both were rejected and mistreated.
Though Jeremiah’s story can be depressing,
it CAN encourage us.
He was called a liar, (Jeremiah 43:2) . . .
was left in the mud at the bottom of a well to die . . . (Jeremiah 38:6), his Bible was burned (Jeremiah 36:23) . . .
he received a death sentence (Jeremiah 26:11) . . .
and he was beaten and put in stocks (Jeremiah 20:1-2).
No wonder he was called the “weeping prophet!”
I’d blubber like a baby if I were in his shoes.
But Jeremiah wasn’t weeping for himself!
He was weeping for those who had rejected Christ.
He was broken-hearted for the lost.
When was the last time you wept for someone who doesn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?
Let’s ask God to break our hearts for the lost.
Jeremiah experienced rejection and a lot of suffering.
But he kept preaching to those who refused to listen.
We can, too!
Thoughts?
I’m speaking in Naperville, IL this weekend.
Will you pray for me?
He Is With You
Has it been a rough week?
Do you need some encouragement?
“The One who formed you says,
‘Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are Mine.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Do not me afraid, for I am with you’”
(Isaiah 43:1-3; 5 NLT).
My precious Dad entered heaven this week. We had his funeral
service today. He was ready for heaven! And I’m so grateful for the
wonderful spiritual heritage he left me.
I’m speaking in Salem, OR this weekend and would appreciate your prayers.