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SAA Notes
The Babylonians released Jeremiah because he told Israel to submit to Nebuchadnezzar. Everyone on both sides thought that Jeremiah was pro-Babylonian. They were wrong – he was God’s prophet. Meditate on verse 19.
SJA Notes
* Father God, Your word is the only mirror we have that always tells us the truth. Please show us Your truth today.
“It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.”
Before politics, before ideologies, before social standing and wealth and power – Before anything else we must be God’s people.
Once we have our minds set with God in His rightful place, as King and Lord of our lives – Then all else can be framed correctly.
Politics should not consume us. Neither should groups or movements. Neither should wealth, power or fame.
These things will fail.
Look at the great and mighty Babylon. The hosts of Assyria would come, and Babylon would be no more.
As with Babylon, so with all that is earthly, all that is human-made.
Instead, for us,
“Not like these is he who is the portion of Jacob, for he is the one who formed all things, and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; the LORD of hosts is his name.”
Are we working out our faith with fear and trembling?
With a true perspective of who our God is, and in the light of His word who we are.
* Lord God of Hosts,
You made the earth – Praise Your Name!
You established the world by Your wisdom, with Your understanding You stretched out the heavens – Thank You Lord!
Please help us to flee from idolatry.
Amen.