Reading
SAA Notes
Paul quotes from this chapter (judgment is through a people whose language Israel did not understand). Paul uses it, and Isaiah 28:11,12 in 1 Corinthians 14 to say that tongues (languages) are a sign to unbelievers, because tongues are a sign of judgment, e.g., Babel and Iraq’s invasion under Nebuchadnezzar.
SJA Notes
* Gracious Father, please write Your word on our hearts today.
“But this people has a stubborn and rebellious heart; they have turned aside and gone away.”
This passage shows us clearly why we need Jesus!
We see that the poor are no nearer to God than the rich – Neither the wealthy or the homeless, the have-nots or the much-haves – No human across any spectrum we might think of has any more or any less merit in God’s eyes than another.
Jeremiah preached to the poor and they refused to repent.
Jeremiah preached to the great and they refused to repent.
The words of Romans 3 resound with this reading,
“For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
There is no partiality here – ALL HAVE SINNED.
This is a good reminder for us. As God shows no partiality, we are to do the same.
This means no partiality in how we engage people, no partiality in who we tell about Jesus!
Whether we have opportunity with the less fortunate in temporal things or with the wealth, whether we are given ministry to the east/west, north/south, upper/middle/lower – It only matters that God places us, so where He places us we are to work for Him.
In whatever place, in whatever company – Let us bear God’s Name well, pointing people to Him in how we speak, act and think.
May people see Jesus today!
* Father God,
Thank You that You show no partiality, no bending with the wind of this or that opinion. You are sure and true, steadfast and faithful.
Please help us today to reflect Your character, to bring forth the fruits of Your Spirit.
Amen.