Monday, August 16, 2021

Daily Scripture & Questions
Jeremiah 14-17   Jeremiah doesn't delight in the words of judgment he preaches, but rather prays for God's mercy (14:7).  The prophets and priests of his day "ply their trade" (14:18), but it is worthless.  Why?  God will not relent according to 15:1-9.  Why not?   Remember, Manasseh repented late in life (see II Chronicles 33:1-20) but that didn't undo all of the evil that he created.  Though much of Jeremiah's message is judgment, especially referring to the captivity of Babylon, he also speaks of hope (see 16:14-21).   
 
Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions

Read Jeremiah 17:5-10.  What are the two types of plants that are contrasted (17:6, 8)? Where are they planted? What kinds of people do they symbolize? Without Jesus in our lives, what is our heart like (v 9)?

Biblical Prayer Focus
I Timothy 2:8
 "I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;"  

Confess to the Lord any anger or bitterness that you've had toward a brother or sister in Christ. Contact as soon as possible any fellow-believer who you have been quarreling with and settle the matter - get help to do so, if you need to. Now "lift the petitions of your heart to God with holy hands."
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