Good Morning “Josiah’s”  Today we are in Lamentations 4.  As I read this chapter I am arrested at the depth of the suffering, and the continued sin of the remnant left behind.  I can’t bring myself to repeat some of it here.  Yet… God is Merciful and full of Grace!  As God took Israel into captivity, He gave them encouragement through Jeremiah:“I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and...  Read More

Good Morning “Way Examiners”.  Today we are in Lamentations 3.“We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will.”‭‭John‬ ‭9‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬The unrepentant heart is like the child who throws a fit to get something.  Every parent knows you don’t give the disobedient child what he wants.  No reason then for him / her to ever “straighten up”.  A positive react...  Read More

Good Morning “Friends, not Enemies of God.” Today we are in Lamentations 2.I could not soften, or water down this chapter even if I wanted to.  The message is abundantly clear!  Although Babylon was the tool, God was the clear administer of His wrath.  All of Israel knew better - all of mankind knows better (Romans 1-2).Hence… “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankin...  Read More

Good Morning “Sin Grievers.”  Today we are in Lamentations 1.“…The Lord has brought her grief because of her many sins. Her children have gone into exile, captive before the foe.”‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬Well it happened just as God warned it would.  Jerusalem is devastated, crushed, most of Judah taken into 70 years of Babylonian captivity.  Those left behind to live in the horrible conditio...  Read More

Good Morning “Turners not Re-Turners”.  Today we conclude Jeremiah with Chapter 52.Its not over until it’s over.  Although this chapter summarizes and retells the story of Jerusalem’s destruction and Judahs judgment as prophesied (Jeremiah 39, 2 Kings 24:18 – 25:30) - the story doesn’t end there.  As we read, it ought to arrest us, grab us, take us back.  The images created are horrifying.  The su...  Read More

Good Morning “Not in The Car.” Today we are in Jeremiah 51.  Finish the sentence… If you are in the car with a bank robber you are a  ________________.God is about to destroy Babylon and so He warns His people.“Flee from Babylon! Run for your lives! Do not be destroyed because of her sins. It is time for the Lord’s vengeance; he will repay her what she deserves.” Jeremiah‬ ‭51‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬Here in l...  Read More

Good Morning “Careful Wishers.”  Today we are in Jeremiah 50.When Israel wanted to be like all the other nations, when God appointed Judges to rule over them and they weren’t enough - they cried out for a king.  It wasn’t Samuel they were rejecting in that period it was God (1 Samuel 8).  God gave them Saul, just like they wanted, and… they experienced all the consequences God told them they would...  Read More

Good Morning “Spanked”.  Today we are in Jeremiah 49.I graduated high school in 1988 - nearly 40 years ago!  Wow!  I guess I’m old now.  Things were quite different then.  Teachers and school administrators still had tools they could use to modify behavior, build respect, fear of consequences, and bring about repentance in us as students.  Tools like paddles, and wet kick boards (swim class).  The...  Read More

Good Morning “Sword Fighters”.  Today we are in Jeremiah 48.The battle is real!  Satan wages spiritual war against the people of God (1 Peter 5:8).  Any soldier of war that does not take battle danger seriously is likely to end up a casualty - muerto (dead). As soldiers in a spiritual battle if we don’t take our battle seriously we’re liable to end up spiritually dead - of no consequence.  Althoug...  Read More

Good Morning “Refreshed”.  Today we are in Jeremiah 47.“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.””‭‭Genesis‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬  God keeps His promises… how many times have we said that - as we have studied Jeremiah.  I started with Gods promise to Abraham, because today’s chapter is evidence of Gods faithfulness to H...  Read More

Good Morning “Sovereign God Servers.”  Today we are in Jeremiah 46.  Today’s chapter reminds us of many Truths we have studied before.  Chief among them is God’s Sovereignty.  He is over ALL.  ALL means ALL and that’s ALL ALL means.  Every nation, every people, every physical process we know on this earth.  Every heart is in His hands.  He brings the victory, not men and armies (vs 13-16).  Ultima...  Read More

Good Morning “Messengers of The Truth… The Whole Truth… Nothing but The Truth - in Love”.  Today we are in Jeremiah 45.The authors of Scripture penned as God led.  Today’s chapter may seem out of place unless you recall chapter 36.  Review Jeremiah 36:1-6.  At the time of this warning to Baruch, Jeremiah is barred from the Temple.  Why?  Well he was calling out their sin, false worship, false teac...  Read More