Scripture:
“Azariah son of Hoshaiah and Johanan son of Kareah and all the other proud men said to Jeremiah, “You lie! The Lord our God hasn’t forbidden us to go to Egypt!” Jeremiah 43:2 NLT
Observation:
Jeremiah had been prophesying to a remnant in Judah who told him they would listen to whatever he said and would do exactly what he told them. When he told them to stay put and not to go to Egypt to try to rescue themselves, they said he was lying and decided to he was the problem. He ended up having to go to Egypt with them. He was accused of being a liar when he spoke on God’s behalf.
Application:
When you deliver God’s mail, some are going to like it and some are not. Some will listen and do what God is speaking and some will leave you, thinking they know better and that you are not hearing from God anymore. We must stand faithful to deliver the word of the Lord whether people want to follow what He says or not. We must speak God’s word, even if nobody listens. Our accountability is to the LORD, not to those around us.
Prayer:
Father, give me a backbone to speak what You are speaking. Help me to hear clearly and deliver accurately the word of the Lord. I want to be Your voice. Help me never to waiver when I know I have heard from You. Enable me to stand strong when people don’t want to receive Your word.
Yours,
Jeff
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