August 21, 2017: SOAP #2818: Jeremiah 21, 24, 27; Psalm 118; 1John 2

Scripture:  Jeremiah (NIV) 21:10 I have determined to do this city harm and not good, declares the LORD. It will be given into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he will destroy it with fire.’…
13 I am against you, Jerusalem, you who live above this valley on the rocky plateau, declares the LORD—you who say, “Who can come against us? Who can enter our refuge?”
14 I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the LORD. I will kindle a fire in your forests that will consume everything around you.’”

Observation:  Today, a total eclipse of the sun will move from west to east across the United States.  It will come as no surprise for everyone has been talking about it for weeks, and even longer.  Those who study the heavens have known this was coming for years.  They have studied the path and speed of the moon and sun that were established by God in creation.  There is no doubt about the eclipse!

The same God who established the laws of planetary movement, established laws for man to observe.  The punishment for Jerusalem prophesied by Jeremiah was as certain as the predictions for the eclipse.  There was no doubt.   God would punish them “as their deeds deserved.”

Application:  As the United States was founded by people who honored God and considered the Bible in forming their laws, there should be no doubt about God’s judgment on this nation.  God sees our deeds too!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, you are faithful to your character and to your word.  You will reward or punish as our deeds deserve.  Thank you for sending Jesus to take the punishment for my sins.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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