Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."
Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Understanding to grow in
In the midst of further oracles of judgment, we read today of how Jeremiah's preaching started to lead to his being personally opposed - by the people of Anathoth (11v21) and his own relatives (12v6). This is the hard calling that every preacher has to be ready for. But it may be the calling of the everyday Christian too. The believer's message (and life) inevitably challenge, and to some extent highlight people's sin and true spiritual state. And this brings hostility. Darkness has nothing to do with light. People do not want to give up their wrongdoing, and proudly oppose God's truth and its messangers so they can continue as they are. As Jesus said, "everyone will hate you because of me" (Lk 21v17). We must not ne surprised by this. As you read note people's attitude to Jeremiah.
Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.