Today you should read: Jeremiah 21
In our text today we get to see first hand the consequences of sin and ultimately the judgment that our sin can bring upon ourselves. King Zedekiah (a wicked king) had sent word to Jeremiah by two priests (v. 1) to inquire about King Nebuchadnezzar, who was King over Babylon, and his planned attack against them.
King Zedekiah was expecting the same good news from Jeremiah that Isaiah had given King Hezekiah. He was expecting for God, even in his sin, to deliver him and the people. But it is not in God’s character to continually bless and protect wickedness. God is holy. His character is quite the opposite.
King Zedekiah forgot something… You cannot sow bad things and expect to reap good things. God is gracious. So, sometimes He continues to bless us, even in our sin, when we don’t deserve it. But eventually, He will stop. He has to. Or he would not be holy.
Galatians 6:7 reminds us… “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that he will also reap.”
King Zedekiah was playing with fire and expecting not to get burned. We can clearly see this in his life. But we often do the same thing. Remember, what we sow, we will reap. This is a principle and ethic that is carried through every aspect of life… including our relationship with God.
Even though they were going to go into exile… into Babylonian captivity… because of their sin, God did offer them hope. He offered them a chance to live. He did to them what He does to us. He set before them life and death and gave them a choice. We are not robots. God does not make us live in obedience. He says, “No matter what you feel, this is what will bring life, choose it. Love it. Pursue holiness.”
What are you sowing in your life? What are you reaping?
What do you want to reap? What do you need to sow to see that harvest?
By: Nick Parsons — Pastoral Ministry Associate – College
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Good word today Nick!
I’m reading Jumpstart this morning from a balcony enjoying the cool mountain air of western North Carolina. As I look out over this beautiful place I’m reminded of how blessed we have been as a nation.
v. 10) For I have decided to bring disaster and not good upon this city, says the Lord. It will be handed over to the king of Babylon, and he will reduce it to ashes.’
This verse resonated with me in a very sad way this morning. America has been blessed in its 244 years as a nation but there is no guarantee this will continue. Our country is deeply immersed in chaos as a result of generational sin and turning our backs on God and His word. I pray the people of our country will turn from wickedness, repent of sin, and beg God to grant us mercy for the evil we’ve done. Please join me as we pray for our nation and for revival.
Happy Birthday Nick!