Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
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
learning to trust
Ecclesiastes 3:9-22 All go to one place: Sheol, the state of death. This is not altogether bad news. It puts us into a place where we must depend on God for a resurrection. We have to learn to trust that … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, resurrection, sleep of death, Solomon
Tagged Ecclesiastes 3
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he will save
Zephaniah 3:9-20 The LORD intends to save his people, and he also intends to change the hearts, minds and tongues of the nations. We can rejoice now, because he will rejoice then. His heart is for the whole planet. LORD, … Continue reading
