Jeremiah 51-52, Psalm 136
Jeremiah 51:17-19 (NLT)
“The whole human race is foolish and has no knowledge! The craftsmen are disgraced by the idols they make, for their carefully shaped works are a fraud. These idols have no breath or power. Idols are worthless; they are ridiculous lies! On the day of reckoning they will all be destroyed. But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists including his people, his own special possession. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is his name!”
In Jeremiah 51:17–19, the Lord tells Jeremiah about His judgment against Babylon and what will happen to their idols. The people of Babylon worshipped and relied on idols, and they made them out of precious metals. Father-God said the idols were a fraud, had no breath or power, and were worthless. When the Lord brings judgment upon Babylon, their idols will not be able to withstand His judgment and will be destroyed. Father-God created everything, unlike idols, which are made by human hands.
These verses remind believers that any idols, whether physical or metaphorical, are worthless and cannot provide salvation. Idols cannot give believers true happiness. Only the Lord is worthy of worship because He is the creator of all things. Father-God is alive and has a covenant relationship with people who believe in Him. We cannot place our trust in lifeless objects or in metaphorical idols like a job or money. In times of trouble, the idols in our lives will fail and cannot help us.
When I read these verses, I am reminded of a time in my life when my idols were my job, my ability to make money, and the lifestyle I enjoyed. I spent all my time pursuing those things instead of pursuing a relationship with the Lord. It wasn’t until I went through challenging seasons in my life that I discovered these idols I had worshipped were worthless. They did not help me find peace in life or take away the anxiety I was feeling. In fact, the opposite happened. These idols made my situation worse because the fear of losing them then consumed me. Only faith in Father-God brought peace and took away the anxiety in my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is alive and brings peace and fulfillment—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026
Day 140 Bible Readings – Jeremiah 50:19-20 (NLT)
Jeremiah 49-50, Psalm 135
Jeremiah 50:19-20 (NLT)
“And I will bring Israel home again to its own land, to feed in the fields of Carmel and Bashan, and to be satisfied once more in the hill country of Ephraim and Gilead. In those days,” says the Lord, ‘no sin will be found in Israel or in Judah, for I will forgive the remnant I preserve.’”
In Jeremiah 50:19–20, the Lord gave Jeremiah a message about what would happen to the people of Israel during the conquest of Babylon. Father-God told Jeremiah that the people of Israel would be restored to their land and be satisfied. The Lord mentions regions that symbolized abundance to the people of Israel because of their agriculture, pastures, and cattle. Gilead was known for its healing balm, which implied that the people would be healed after their exile.
One Bible commentary I read noted that the future promise where the Lord said no sin would be found was a prophecy of the coming of Jesus Christ, who would take away the sins of the world through His death and resurrection. When Father-God forgives His people, He forgives completely.
These verses remind believers that while the Lord corrects His people, He does not abandon them. Our covenant relationship with the Lord always includes the hope of restoration and forgiveness. Father-God, in His mercy and love, does not give up on His people. These verses also prefigure the story in the New Testament about the prodigal son. When the prodigal son returned home, his father welcomed him with open arms and restored him to the family.
I love these verses because they tell me that the Lord loves and remains faithful to His people. Father-God always offers the hope of restoration when we do wrong. The Lord offers restoration, satisfaction, and forgiveness through His Son, Jesus Christ.
In my own life, Father-God never gave up on me, even though I spent many years as a backslider. The Holy Spirit was always there in the back of my mind, reminding me that the Lord still loved me and that if I returned, He would welcome me home with open arms. And when I came home, was saved, and was re-baptized, Father-God gave me a new heart to love Him so I could once again live in covenant relationship with Him through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises restoration and satisfaction to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Jeremiah 50:19-20 (NLT)
“And I will bring Israel home again to its own land, to feed in the fields of Carmel and Bashan, and to be satisfied once more in the hill country of Ephraim and Gilead. In those days,” says the Lord, ‘no sin will be found in Israel or in Judah, for I will forgive the remnant I preserve.’”
In Jeremiah 50:19–20, the Lord gave Jeremiah a message about what would happen to the people of Israel during the conquest of Babylon. Father-God told Jeremiah that the people of Israel would be restored to their land and be satisfied. The Lord mentions regions that symbolized abundance to the people of Israel because of their agriculture, pastures, and cattle. Gilead was known for its healing balm, which implied that the people would be healed after their exile.
One Bible commentary I read noted that the future promise where the Lord said no sin would be found was a prophecy of the coming of Jesus Christ, who would take away the sins of the world through His death and resurrection. When Father-God forgives His people, He forgives completely.
These verses remind believers that while the Lord corrects His people, He does not abandon them. Our covenant relationship with the Lord always includes the hope of restoration and forgiveness. Father-God, in His mercy and love, does not give up on His people. These verses also prefigure the story in the New Testament about the prodigal son. When the prodigal son returned home, his father welcomed him with open arms and restored him to the family.
I love these verses because they tell me that the Lord loves and remains faithful to His people. Father-God always offers the hope of restoration when we do wrong. The Lord offers restoration, satisfaction, and forgiveness through His Son, Jesus Christ.
In my own life, Father-God never gave up on me, even though I spent many years as a backslider. The Holy Spirit was always there in the back of my mind, reminding me that the Lord still loved me and that if I returned, He would welcome me home with open arms. And when I came home, was saved, and was re-baptized, Father-God gave me a new heart to love Him so I could once again live in covenant relationship with Him through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises restoration and satisfaction to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Day 139 Bible Readings – Jeremiah 45:4-5 (NLT)
Jeremiah 45-48, Psalm 134
Jeremiah 45:4-5 (NLT)
“Baruch, this is what the Lord says: ‘I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted. Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken!’”
In Jeremiah 45:4–5, the prophet Jeremiah gave a message to Baruch ben Neriah, who had written down everything Jeremiah said. Baruch was a long-time, trusted associate of Jeremiah, and they were both taken to Egypt against their will. Baruch suffered for his faithfulness to the Lord and to Jeremiah.
Father-God knew that Baruch felt the Lord had not blessed or protected him as he had hoped, and that he was filled with foreboding about the future. The Lord reminded Baruch about His power and authority over the nation of Israel. Father-God knew that Baruch had sought great things for himself, but warned him not to be overly concerned with personal ambition, especially during this time of trouble for the nation. The Lord promised Baruch that he would be rewarded for his obedience in serving Jeremiah and remaining aligned with the Lord’s plans.
Seeking fulfillment in fame and popularity instead of aligning ourselves with the Lord will only bring destruction and judgment. Remaining faithful to the Lord will bring true fulfillment because Father-God rewards those who are faithful to Him both in this life and after death.
These verses remind believers that the Lord cares for them and knows what they feel and are concerned about. Father-God loved Baruch so much that He gave Jeremiah a message specifically to address Baruch’s concerns and fears about the future. The Lord’s message through Jeremiah tells us that we must always align ourselves with His will. Trying to find fulfillment through self-ambition alone will ultimately lead to destruction.
Believers who truly want to align themselves with the Lord’s will cannot make future plans without considering what the Lord’s plans may be. In Baruch’s case, he was trying to pursue personal ambitions during a time when the nation was facing exile to Babylon. The Lord promises rewards to those who faithfully serve Him, but in His timing, not their own timing. The Lord remained faithful to Baruch, preserving his life and protecting him from exile in Babylon.
I like these verses because they tell me that the Lord hears the concerns and fears of His people and answers them. We may not have a prophet like Jeremiah to give us a direct word from the Lord, but Father-God can still guide us through the Holy Spirit or through people in our lives.
These verses also remind me that the Lord is faithful to those who serve and believe in Him, and that He protects His people. The world encourages people to become obsessed with personal ambition and self-advancement, but if we make plans for our lives without aligning ourselves with the Lord’s will, the results will not be good.
I know that when I have sought guidance from the Holy Spirit about whether my plans were aligned with the Lord’s will, the guidance I received was always right. It might not have seemed so at the time, but in hindsight, the guidance of the Holy Spirit has consistently led me down roads that were not filled with heartache. When I tried to push my own plans without alignment with the Lord’s will, I faced opposition and went down paths filled with obstacles that often led to disappointing results.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares for His people and answers their concerns—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Jeremiah 45:4-5 (NLT)
“Baruch, this is what the Lord says: ‘I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted. Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken!’”
In Jeremiah 45:4–5, the prophet Jeremiah gave a message to Baruch ben Neriah, who had written down everything Jeremiah said. Baruch was a long-time, trusted associate of Jeremiah, and they were both taken to Egypt against their will. Baruch suffered for his faithfulness to the Lord and to Jeremiah.
Father-God knew that Baruch felt the Lord had not blessed or protected him as he had hoped, and that he was filled with foreboding about the future. The Lord reminded Baruch about His power and authority over the nation of Israel. Father-God knew that Baruch had sought great things for himself, but warned him not to be overly concerned with personal ambition, especially during this time of trouble for the nation. The Lord promised Baruch that he would be rewarded for his obedience in serving Jeremiah and remaining aligned with the Lord’s plans.
Seeking fulfillment in fame and popularity instead of aligning ourselves with the Lord will only bring destruction and judgment. Remaining faithful to the Lord will bring true fulfillment because Father-God rewards those who are faithful to Him both in this life and after death.
These verses remind believers that the Lord cares for them and knows what they feel and are concerned about. Father-God loved Baruch so much that He gave Jeremiah a message specifically to address Baruch’s concerns and fears about the future. The Lord’s message through Jeremiah tells us that we must always align ourselves with His will. Trying to find fulfillment through self-ambition alone will ultimately lead to destruction.
Believers who truly want to align themselves with the Lord’s will cannot make future plans without considering what the Lord’s plans may be. In Baruch’s case, he was trying to pursue personal ambitions during a time when the nation was facing exile to Babylon. The Lord promises rewards to those who faithfully serve Him, but in His timing, not their own timing. The Lord remained faithful to Baruch, preserving his life and protecting him from exile in Babylon.
I like these verses because they tell me that the Lord hears the concerns and fears of His people and answers them. We may not have a prophet like Jeremiah to give us a direct word from the Lord, but Father-God can still guide us through the Holy Spirit or through people in our lives.
These verses also remind me that the Lord is faithful to those who serve and believe in Him, and that He protects His people. The world encourages people to become obsessed with personal ambition and self-advancement, but if we make plans for our lives without aligning ourselves with the Lord’s will, the results will not be good.
I know that when I have sought guidance from the Holy Spirit about whether my plans were aligned with the Lord’s will, the guidance I received was always right. It might not have seemed so at the time, but in hindsight, the guidance of the Holy Spirit has consistently led me down roads that were not filled with heartache. When I tried to push my own plans without alignment with the Lord’s will, I faced opposition and went down paths filled with obstacles that often led to disappointing results.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares for His people and answers their concerns—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Day 138 Bible Readings - Jeremiah 42:19-22 (NLT)
Jeremiah 40-44, Psalm 138
Jeremiah 42:19-22 (NLT)
“‘Listen, you remnant of Judah. The Lord has told you: ‘Do not go to Egypt!’ Don’t forget this warning I have given you today. For you were not being honest when you sent me to pray to the Lord your God for you. You said, ‘Just tell us what the Lord our God says, and we will do it!’ And today I have told you exactly what he said, but you will not obey the Lord your God any better now than you have in the past. So you can be sure that you will die from war, famine, and disease in Egypt, where you insist on going.’”
In Jeremiah 42:19–22, Jeremiah exposes the hypocrisy in the hearts of the military leaders who asked him to pray to the Lord to show them what to do and where to go. The Lord told them what to do, but He knew in their hearts that they were not sincere and were not speaking truthfully. Father-God told them they would disobey Him, go to Egypt anyway, and die there.
These verses remind believers that the Lord knows what is in our hearts. Father-God can tell when we are being insincere, even when we ask Him for help and guidance. Believers need to make sure they are truly open to the Lord’s direction because they may receive guidance that is contrary to their personal desires. We must trust and align ourselves with the plans of the Lord if we want to remain obedient to Him. These verses also remind believers that failing to follow the Lord’s guidance can lead to terrible consequences. If believers rely only on their own judgment and solutions, they will suffer the consequences of those choices.
What I love about these verses is that the Lord had foreknowledge that the request from the military leaders was not sincere, yet He still gave them guidance. The Lord also knew they would not obey Him and would instead do what they wanted, but He still wanted to offer them the opportunity to repent of their disobedience and follow His guidance. The Lord is merciful to His people, and even when He knows what is in our hearts and what our actions will be, He still gives us opportunities to repent and align ourselves with His will.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who always offers His people the opportunity for repentance—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Jeremiah 42:19-22 (NLT)
“‘Listen, you remnant of Judah. The Lord has told you: ‘Do not go to Egypt!’ Don’t forget this warning I have given you today. For you were not being honest when you sent me to pray to the Lord your God for you. You said, ‘Just tell us what the Lord our God says, and we will do it!’ And today I have told you exactly what he said, but you will not obey the Lord your God any better now than you have in the past. So you can be sure that you will die from war, famine, and disease in Egypt, where you insist on going.’”
In Jeremiah 42:19–22, Jeremiah exposes the hypocrisy in the hearts of the military leaders who asked him to pray to the Lord to show them what to do and where to go. The Lord told them what to do, but He knew in their hearts that they were not sincere and were not speaking truthfully. Father-God told them they would disobey Him, go to Egypt anyway, and die there.
These verses remind believers that the Lord knows what is in our hearts. Father-God can tell when we are being insincere, even when we ask Him for help and guidance. Believers need to make sure they are truly open to the Lord’s direction because they may receive guidance that is contrary to their personal desires. We must trust and align ourselves with the plans of the Lord if we want to remain obedient to Him. These verses also remind believers that failing to follow the Lord’s guidance can lead to terrible consequences. If believers rely only on their own judgment and solutions, they will suffer the consequences of those choices.
What I love about these verses is that the Lord had foreknowledge that the request from the military leaders was not sincere, yet He still gave them guidance. The Lord also knew they would not obey Him and would instead do what they wanted, but He still wanted to offer them the opportunity to repent of their disobedience and follow His guidance. The Lord is merciful to His people, and even when He knows what is in our hearts and what our actions will be, He still gives us opportunities to repent and align ourselves with His will.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who always offers His people the opportunity for repentance—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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