Monthly Archives: July 2013
not enough
Ecclesiastes 6 The grievous evil that the Preacher has discovered is mortality. Even a long and strong life is not enough. In the end, all of life’s good things must go to another, because all go to the same place … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, dependence upon God, mortality, relationship with God, Solomon
Tagged Ecclesiastes 6
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two lions
Jeremiah 4:5-31 The lion Jeremiah described as “a destroyer of nations” was the lion in Daniel’s vision (Daniel 7). It was Babylon, and since Judah did not repent, the lion did bring swift destruction to her from the north. All … Continue reading
occupied
Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 If we were to stop and reflect on all the tragedies of life, and how unfair it can be – despair would overtake us. But the LORD has provided us with a gift that helps us to stay … Continue reading
what she did
Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 It is not difficult to understand how words like these can have an impact on a leader. King Josiah felt the pain in the LORD’s heart – like the pain of a rejected husband calling his unfaithful bride … Continue reading
Posted in depravity, discernment, faithfulness, Jeremiah, shame
Tagged Jeremiah 3, Jeremiah 4
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responsibility
Ecclesiastes 5:8-17 The Preacher knew both money and power, so believe him when he says that money is a terrible master. It causes much vexation and sickness and anger. It robs a person of sleep, and produces nothing real in … Continue reading
pollution
Jeremiah 2-3:5 The people keep asking “where is the LORD” and the LORD responds. He cannot come near his own bride and his own land because it has been polluted by apostasy. Yet the people continue to speak unashamedly as … Continue reading
prideful promises
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Regular worship does not automatically protect a person from evil and sin. In fact, it is in the context of worship that a person is tempted to do a foolish, evil thing. As we approach God, the temptation … Continue reading
he is watching
Jeremiah 1:11-19 The LORD used visions to convey information about his plans to Jeremiah, and those visions suggested words which were key to understanding his plans. The almond branch (shaqed) implied that the LORD was watching over (shoqed) his word … Continue reading
companionship
Ecclesiastes 4 The theme that links together this chapter is companionship. Life can be hard, and we need others to come alongside us and comfort us when it gets so. Whether it’s a spouse, children, neighbors or God himself, we … Continue reading
career change
Jeremiah 1:1-10 Jeremiah was just adjusting to his life as a priest when the LORD informed him that he was going to be a prophet. He was reluctant to take on the new role. Prophets had to be bold and … Continue reading
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