August 8, 2017: SOAP #2805: Jeremiah 1-2; John 10

Scripture:  Jeremiah (NIV) 1:17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them.
18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land.
19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

Observation:   God’s call to Jeremiah made several things very clear.  Jeremiah would have reason to be terrified of the people to who he was sent.  He was being sent to the whole nation, the people, the king, government officials, religious leaders, and the whole population!  They would all be against Jeremiah.  And Jeremiah needed to know that God could terrify him too!!!

BUT other things were also clear.  First: the combined efforts of all those against Jeremiah would not defeat him!   Second:  God would be with Jeremiah and rescue him!

Application:  My major goal is to hear God’s voice and obey.  Walking in obedience is walking under His protection.  It makes no difference who or how many are against me!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, your sheep know your voice. (John 10:27) I am your sheep.  I know your voice.  And I know you are with me and for me.  I count on your presence!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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