August 5, 2006
READ: Jeremiah 12
If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? Jeremiah 12:5
In the Olympic Games, the greatest runners of the world compete for gold medals and laurel wreaths. Long before the final race, competitions are held in countries throughout the world to weed out those who are not fast enough to compete. At the Games, the fastest of the fast qualify for the final competition.
The prophet Jeremiah was also involved in a fierce competitionbut it was with idolaters and wicked priests. He was responding to the Lords call to condemn Judah and to predict her downfall. He became so discouraged that he asked the Lord, Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are [they] happy? (12:1).
Thats when God said to Jeremiah, in essence, The competition has just begun. So far youve been dealing with minor issues (running with footmen). How will you handle it when the really tough stuff comes (contending with horses)?
Perhaps youve run into some difficulties recently: your boss, an illness, conflicts in your church. Youve pleaded with the Lord for relief. But He may have said in response, Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse. When He asks you to run with horses, He will be with you to strengthen and sustain you. Thats what God does.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 68-69; Romans 8:1-21
Good evening!! It's great to see you!
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Thank you for the daily devotionals! Hope Mrs.Mayor had a great birthday week!!
Thanks for the evenings scripture reading!
Good evening, Mayor - thanks for the Bible lesson. Sometimes its hard to keep perspective, but there are many who strive every day more encumbered than thee and me.
Good evening, Rus! Things heating up there in your neighborhood? Politically as well as weatherwise?
Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word!