Day 13 - October 13th

SCRIPTURE:

While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the Lord gave him this second message: “This is what the Lord says—the Lord who made the earth, who formed and established it, whose name is the Lord: Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come. For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: You have torn down the houses of this city and even the king’s palace to get materials to strengthen the walls against the siege ramps and swords of the enemy. You expect to fight the Babylonians, but the men of this city are already as good as dead, for I have determined to destroy them in my terrible anger. I have abandoned them because of all their wickedness.

“Nevertheless, the time will come when I will heal Jerusalem’s wounds and give it prosperity and true peace. I will restore the fortunes of Judah and Israel and rebuild their towns. I will cleanse them of their sins against me and forgive all their sins of rebellion. Then this city will bring me joy, glory, and honor before all the nations of the earth! The people of the world will see all the good I do for my people, and they will tremble with awe at the peace and prosperity I provide for them.

Jeremiah 33:1-9 (NLT)

KEY VERSE:

This is what the Lord says — the Lord who made the earth, who formed and established it, whose name is the Lord: “Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.” (v. 2-3)

THOUGHTS:

It is hard for us to begin to fathom all that God has planned for us, our lives, our church, our family, our community, our state, our nation, and our world. But rest assured of this – God has a plan. Think of the all the things that He knows that we don’t.  Think of all that He has done and can do. Still He invites us to speak (pray) to Him about His hidden secrets and offers to reveal them to us in His time. Remember, “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7)

PRAYER:

Almighty God, there is so much that I don’t know and so many things that I can’t keep up with. But this one thing I know: I want to know Christ. I want to know His love, acceptance, and forgiveness in my life. I want to know the purifying presence of the Holy Spirit. And I want to know that at the end of my days I will see You face-to-face in heaven. My eyes, and ears, and heart are open. I am Yours, Lord. Word of God speak. In the strong name of Jesus I pray. Amen.