Jeremiah 6:10
To whom can I speak and give warning? Who will listen to me?
Their ears are closed so they cannot hear.
The word of the Lord is offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.
Jeremiah 6:16-19
This is what the Lord says:
"Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths. Ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said,'We will not walk in it'. I appointed watchmen over you and said 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet!' But you said, 'We will not listen.'
Therefore hear, O nations; observe, O witnesses, what will happen to them. Hear, O earth: I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their schemes, because they have not listened to my words and have rejected my law.
How do I apply such passages to my life? In what ways should I be identifying with Israel? Lord, I have found no pleasure in your word -- have mercy on me, and help me to find the good way and walk in it, as you command. Israel did not listen to your words and rejected your law. They became hardened rebels (v. 28) and you rejected them. Save me from that fate. Have mercy.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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