"They will not hand you over," Jeremiah replied. "Obey the LORD by doing what I tell you. Then it will go well with you, and your life will be spared. But if you refuse to surrender, this is what the LORD has revealed to me: All the women left in the palace of the king of Judah will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon. Those women will say to you: " 'They misled you and overcame you— those trusted friends of yours. Your feet are sunk in the mud; your friends have deserted you.'
Jeremiah 38:20-22
Jeremiah was trying to warn Zedekiah that if he doesn't surrender to Nebuchadnezzar he will surely pay for it the hard way. God warned that obedience would lead to hope and promise but he still chose to oppose the Babylonian army. He did this because he put his faith in his officials, his friends instead of the one true God. Zedekiah went as far as to meet with Jeremiah in private asking for the LORD's counsel but still refused. When we walk in faith, we have a direct relationship with God, Creator of heaven and earth; we must seek Him out for all decisions and encouragement. It's okay to see out advice from Godly brothers and sisters but we must make a stand and do what we know God is asking of us.
I think about my decision on whether or not to pursue my masters in divination at trinity college. At one point I was so sure of going but wanted to wait for the finances to stabilize. Since then I've been distracted, listening to other voices around me putting doubt in my mind. I can't allow this to happen and need to refocus on the plans God has laid out for me. My disobedience comes from worldly views... no good enough, no time, no money. What's out there that God has not already seen and provided for? What is it that can stop God's plan? Absolutely nothing! I need to get off my butt already and respond in obedience before I'm carried away by the Babylonian army in captivity.
Heavenly Father, praise to You my wonderful Counselor! You know what my heart is struggling with and never fail to provide perfect guidance. I pray LORD that I'm a servant that responds with action, not false and paper thin promises. Help me LORD to become who You want me to be today and not look ahead to things I cannot control. I pray for all those who are looking to take that next step in obedience. I join in their prayers to seek Truth and blind them to the distractions of this fallen world. Thank You, my precious King. In the mighty name of King Jesus I pray, Amen!
I think about my decision on whether or not to pursue my masters in divination at trinity college. At one point I was so sure of going but wanted to wait for the finances to stabilize. Since then I've been distracted, listening to other voices around me putting doubt in my mind. I can't allow this to happen and need to refocus on the plans God has laid out for me. My disobedience comes from worldly views... no good enough, no time, no money. What's out there that God has not already seen and provided for? What is it that can stop God's plan? Absolutely nothing! I need to get off my butt already and respond in obedience before I'm carried away by the Babylonian army in captivity.
Heavenly Father, praise to You my wonderful Counselor! You know what my heart is struggling with and never fail to provide perfect guidance. I pray LORD that I'm a servant that responds with action, not false and paper thin promises. Help me LORD to become who You want me to be today and not look ahead to things I cannot control. I pray for all those who are looking to take that next step in obedience. I join in their prayers to seek Truth and blind them to the distractions of this fallen world. Thank You, my precious King. In the mighty name of King Jesus I pray, Amen!
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