Jeremiah 23:9-40, Jeremiah 24, Jeremiah 25:1-14, 1 Thessalonians 4, Proverbs 5:1-14
Jeremiah 23:16-17 (ESV)
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Do not listen to the words of
the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. They speak
visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. They say
continually to those who despise the word of the Lord, ‘It shall be well with
you’; and to everyone who stubbornly follows his own heart, they say, ‘No
disaster shall come upon you.’”
In verses 16 and 17 from Jeremiah 23, the prophet Jeremiah
warns the people not to listen to false prophets. Jeremiah tells us that the false
prophets relied on their own minds for their prophecies, and not the Lord. They
delivered messages that were contrary to the Biblical teachings and offered
false assurances of peace. The false prophets told the people to rely on
themselves and not on God the Father.
When I read these verses, I realized they apply to our
current world. Many critics of Jesus Christ urge people to rely on themselves
rather than on God the Father or the Bible. They never encourage you to compare
your track record of good decision-making with the Lord’s. I am acutely aware
of my own record in making good decisions, and I can confidently say that the
Lord’s track record is far superior to mine. Critics also advise trusting
experts instead of the Lord, but a study of history reveals that experts have
often been wrong. As believers in Jesus Christ, we must be cautious of those
who tell us whom to trust. If you examine the world’s track record regarding
good decisions, it becomes clear that the Lord wins whenever believers have
followed the advice of the Holy Spirit.
If my reflections on these Bible verses have inspired you to
place your trust in the Lord, who has a great track record of guiding believers
to make good decisions, I invite you to join me in the following prayer. This
is an opportunity to respond in faith and express your trust in God the Father
and His plans for your life and the world. I encourage you to pray this aloud
as an act of your faith and commitment to God the Father.
Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of
all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus
from the dead. I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right
now, I receive forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am
forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full
Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached
and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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