Scripture:
“They offer superficial treatments for my people’s mortal wound. They give assurances of peace when there is no peace.” Jeremiah 8:11 NLT
Observation:
God is speaking through Jeremiah to the prophets and priests of God’s people. He says that they offer superficial treatments for their mortal wounds and they assure peace when there is no peace. What God was saying was that, no matter how much your prophecy and preach, if people don’t align themselves with the things of God and live as He desires, they will not experience real healing and deliverance. Unless we change our behavior, we will never have peace and healing.
Application:
Life change is necessary for healing in many cases. Sometimes we are trying to rebuke the results of our poor decisions. As Pastor Garcia would say, “You can’t rebuke a harvest.” Our walk with God must go deeper than the superficial if we are going to heal mortal wounds. Our walk with God must provide peace in our lives before we can offer peace to others.
Prayer:
Father, I don’t want to give superficial treatments to people’s mortal wounds. I want to see real, true, healing that flows from Your throne. I want to see lives transformed by Your power. I don’t want anything fake or phony. I want You. Come and meet us this weekend at our staff retreat. Move by Your power in our midst. Heal our staff from mortals wounds and cause them to have real peace that only comes from You.
Forever Yours,
Jeff
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