Scripture:
“But the Lord stands beside me like a great warrior. Before him my persecutors will stumble. They cannot defeat me. They will fail and be thoroughly humiliated. Their dishonor will never be forgotten.” Jeremiah 20:11 NLT
Observation:
Jeremiah realized he was called to a very difficult ministry. He knew he had to prophesy words the would not be received by God’s people. He was given very harsh messages from God to His people. I can’t imagine what it would have been like to be him. He also had confidence that the Lord stood beside him like a great warrior. He knew God was on his side and this gave him confidence to stay the course, though at times he wished he was never born.
Application:
Feelings are fickle. There are times when we will feel like following God is not easy and that nobody is listening to us. There will be times we want to quit and do something else, but knowing that God is standing right there with me gives me strength to continue on. Knowing that He fights my battles helps immensely, but it does get difficult at times. It is awesome when you realize that the greatest warrior in world history is standing right beside you.
Prayer:
Lord, sometimes life and ministry is not easy. I wish it was simple and I would see the growth and blessings I would love to see. I know I get frustrated at times. Help me to know that, no matter what, You are standing right there with me. Help me to sense the presence of the Lord God Almighty, the mighty warrior, standing next to me on those days.
Forever Yours,
Jeff
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