12/20/2022
βββββββββββββTHE DAILY TRUMPET OF THE DIVINE WORDβββββββββββββ
Topic: Finding God In The Midst Of The Chaos
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Jeremiah 29:11-14 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. 14 And I will be found of you, saith the Lord: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the Lord; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
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This was a letter Jeremiah sent to the captives in Babylon at the beginning of their seventy years captivity. Whiles Jeremiah was giving the truth, there were false prophet who succeded in deceiving Israel for years, after Jeremiah warned them against these false prophets, but since the false prophets appealed to their sinful ways of life, they saw Jeremiah and his words of truth as a threat to them. When the captivity finally happened, the false prophet were also taken. Whilst in captivity, the false prophets lied to them that the captivity would be over soon; the false prophets progressively lied to the people. God had to remind them through Jeremiah that he as God does not lie, therefore they should ignore the false prophets. God told them about the good plans he had for them, he encouraged them to seek him and pray for the peace of Babylon, he gave them the assurance of reinstating them to their own land, but he did not shorten the years of their captivity. There might be a situation you have found yourself in, after many years of ignoring the truth. After many years of not heeding the voice of God you found yourself in a predicament. If you will humble yourself and repent God will build your character for the good plans he has for you in the future. Get rid of pride and the false narratives the false prophets have given you. Turn to God and hear his voice of hope and comfort. Stay focused in Christ, watch and pray. Maranatha! ~ Pastor Mike-DKVGM ~