(Note: Ruby's private study has been in the book of Jeremiah and what follows are some of her observations. You may want to read these first four chapters as you contemplate Ruby's thoughts.)
Every time I pick up my bible, I go back and reread these chapters. I'm not sure why, but I feel it's what I need to do. Just a couple of observations from my reading. Based on the imagery here, and the way God talks to the Israelites, He doesn't just feel betrayed, He feels violated, dirty, raped even. By using the husband/wife trust, and also the comparison to a prostitute you can really feel His hurt and anger at what they have done to Him. And He is appalled at the fact that they don't even hang their head in shame, but have the "brazen look of a prostitute" (chapter 3, verse 3).
And yet, when things go wrong who is the 1st one they call on? Isn't that just like us today? Do what we want, and then ask God to rescue us from the problems we tend to create? My prayer lately has been to not be like that.
I want to walk in His light, no matter what the circumstance of the moment is.
And last, in chapter 3, verse 9 God talks about faithless Israel and Juday. He seems to be more upset with Judah because she didn't return to Him in her heart, just in pretense. To me, that shows God is more concerned with my heart (read that as "true motivations") than anything else. This has made me pray for a true heart.
Eventually I will make it past chapter 4, but god is keeping me there for a reason, I am sure!
Prayer: Lord, help me be the kind of woman who listens to Your voice first - then responds. I desire a heart that is true to You ... always.Labels: Devotional Moments |
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