Yesterday we heard more of Jeremiah’s struggle against false prophets. Just like in this day, the false message is what people desire to hear, even though the truth is actually better for us and much better for our preparation. This is an often quoted verse, and I think it good to bear in mind that it was spoken NOT to the Jews left behind in Israel's land, but was part of the letter to the exiles in Babylon:
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen.
In today's reading, we have Jeremiah's frequently quoted passage about Rachel weeping for her children, and the amazing prophecy that God will give a new covenant.
In yesterday’s reading we heard that following the path of wisdom is the way of common sense, and that leads one to avoid reckless sin of all kinds. It is better to follow the example of godly men. Lady Wisdom appears again in today’s chapter, and there are several promises that are frequently quoted, for good reason.
In chapter 8, we heard that Christians who have ‘superior wisdom’ sometimes need to give up their rights for the sake of not causing their brothers and sisters to fall or be tempted. And that led Paul in chapter 9 to talk of the rights he and Barnabas had given up for the Gospel. In chapter 10 Paul preaches a convicting sermon. Here is what we ought to have learned from our readings in OT history this year.
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