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God's Word Stands Forever

Day 206

Reading: Jeremiah 38:1 - Jeremiah 41:18

Many people are fighting with discouragement daily more than any other time in history. The increase in depression and many other mental maladies that are plaguing the world. One cause of concern for many believers is that the promises of the Bible don't seem to be alive for them. For many, it appears that God is not there or concerned about their affairs. Reading the Book of Jeremiah I have asked myself what Jeremiah must have felt as he declared the word of God and yet saw no change. 

Jeremiah not only saw the people not listen to him, but he was sent to prison. Many believers today are like Jeremiah. Declaring the word and yet being mocked by the world. Many believers are struggling with their faith because they don't seem to see the reality of the promise of God. Jeremiah was mocked by the people he was sent to. Jeremiah was spat at, thrown into a dungeon sent to prison and even the king could do nothing about it. Sometimes serving God is a test of commitment and boldness to keep standing even when nothing seems to be working.

Jeremiah kept warning the people of the coming judgement. Oh, how we need such people today to warn the believers of the coming judgement. Many today have forgotten that earth is a not the destination. Many more have forgotten who God is. They have mocked God by sowing seeds of carnality and lived lives that are not spiritually attuned to that which God desires. Many today live life without any sense of God's purpose. Many will discover on Judgement day that their lives were half-baked.

When Nebuchadnezzar stream rolled into Jerusalem and overthrown the King of Judah, Zedekiah, Jeremiah was in prison. Jeremiah had been imprisoned by the princes for declaring that Nebuchadnezzar would conquer Jerusalem. The princes who imprisoned Jeremiah were killed and the king had his eyes removed without painkillers. Nebuchadnezzar then gives a command that Jeremiah be set free and given the liberty to chose where he wanted to go. The Governor that was placed by Nebuchadnezzar was instructed to look after Jeremiah. A king who didn't know God perceived that Jeremiah was different and honoured him.  Every believer being mocked by those who should know God will be appreciated and honoured as God executes His judgement. 

Hold onto the Word of God. Keep declaring the word because you will walk free from the prison that has held you hostage. God will always perform His word. God's Word will stand forever and circumstances have no say to the manifestation of the promise. Don't allow circumstances to determine whether God's word is coming to pass. Hold onto the Word of God and know that His promise is forever sure. 

Memory Verse: Jeremiah 39:15

Decree:

Jeremiah 39:18
For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you, because you have put your trust in Me,” says the Lord.’ ” (italics mine)
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