Made to Cling

 Scripture:

“As a loincloth clings to a man’s waist, so I created Judah and Israel to cling to me, says the Lord. They were to be my people, my pride, my glory—an honor to my name. But they would not listen to me.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭13‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

The Lord speaks through Jeremiah here and tells Judah and Israel that they were created to cling to God like a loincloth clings to a man’s waist. God wanted them to be as close as His skin to them because He wanted them to be His pride, glory, and honor. He closes by saying, “but they would not listen to me.”

Application:

We were created to be close to God. He shouldn’t be the place we run when we are in trouble. He wants us to cling to Him and to be close. He wants to bless us and prosper us, but we only come to Him when we have needs and not just because of who He is. I want to walk close to the Lord at all times. I want to live a life of close proximity to Jesus. I want to cling to Him at all times, not just when I NEED Him.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, I want to walk as close to You as a loincloth. I want to cling to You closely. I want to walk in nearness to You at all times. I want You to be able to whisper in my ear. I want to follow You with all my heart. Help me to cling to You above every other thing. 

Stuck on You,

Jeff