September 8, 2011 (Jeremiah 42-44; Psalm 48; Revelation 13)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “As for the message that you have spoken to us in the name of the Lord, we are not going to listen to you!” Jeremiah 44:16 NASB
Observation: The leaders of Judah came to Jeremiah asking him to seek God on their behalf. Jeremiah did. When God gave the answer the leaders did’nt like it. They wanted Jeremiah to tell them what they wanted to hear, not the truth. Jeremiah spoke the truth to them and they rejected and rebelled against God’s word. Big mistake! They paid with their life.
Application: We live in a time where people don’t want to hear or abide by the truth of God’s word either. They want the ministers of God to tell them what they want to hear. Only good, positive, encouraging messages are accepted by the people today. Truth offends and demands surrender, we are not willing to listen to that! Rejecting God’s truth and going our own way will earn us the same outcome it earned them. Those who have an ear to hear, listen and obey.
Prayer: Praise and Glory to Your name Father! You are God and never change. The same yesterday, today and forevermore! I trust safely in You, knowing Your eye’s are upon me. Anoint my ears to hear the truth of Your word, anoint my being to obey what Your word says! I love You Lord and thank You for all You are! In Jesus name, Amen!