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Whose Voice Drives You?

Day 205

Reading: Jeremiah 35:1 - Jeremiah 37:21

Whether you know it or not; agree to or not, there is a voice that is leading you. There is a voice that directs you. It doesn't have to be audible. It can be written of instructions given to you by another. Many believers today aren't sure whose voice is leading them. You find many seeking a prophet to hear God for them whereas God desires that they hear him personally. 

This matter of whose voice are you heeding to is illustrated by Jeremiah when he asks the Rechabites to drink wine in the House of God. Their response is clear that they have nothing to do with wine on the strength of an instruction given to them by their father. Reading this I was amazed at how they followed the instructions of their father to the letter. Many generations passed and they still held to the instruction of their father. I guess another question is where are the fathers to lead by giving life giving instructions. The world today is creaking in many ways because fathers have deserted their roles.

God desired that His children would heed Him like the Rechabites heeded their father. They never changed the instruction given to them to suit their generation. The only change they made was when captors arrived and took their land forcing them to hide in Jerusalem away from the tents. Their life was that of a sojourner. Believers today have forgotten that they are here on a journey and they need to prepare for the destination. Earth is a bus stop, not the destination. God desires that we heed His voice following His instructions as He is a loving Father. 

Jeremiah was told to write down the prophecies that God gave him about Judah, Jerusalem and the impending captivity. When the scroll was read in the temple and before the princes, some trembled at what was approaching. However, the King on hearing the words didn't flinch instead he cut up and burnt the scroll. Many believers today have no conviction when they hear the Word of God. Their attitude is no different from the king. Is it any wonder many nations are led by kings who don't tremble at God's Word? God will never give up on His children. Jeremiah made another scroll as instructed by God. In closing may I ask you two questions? Whose scroll are you reading, God or man? Whose voice are you listening and obeying? 

Memory Verse: Jeremiah 35:13

Decree:

Jeremiah 35:13
Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, "Will you not receive instructions to obey My words?" says the Lord. (italics mine)
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