Post by Woody Williams on Dec 5, 2019 7:18:38 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Jeremiah 18:1-11
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The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: ‘Come, go down to the
potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.’ So I went
down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel.
The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand,
and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him.
Then the word of the LORD came to me: Can I not do with you, O house
of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the LORD. Just like the
clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.
At one moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I
will pluck up and break down and destroy it, but if that nation,
concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will change my
mind about the disaster that I intended to bring on it. And at
another moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I
will build and plant it, but if it does evil in my sight, not
listening to my voice, then I will change my mind about the good that
I had intended to do to it. Now, therefore, say to the people of
Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Thus says the LORD: Look, I
am a potter shaping evil against you and devising a plan against you.
Turn now, all of you from your evil way, and amend your ways and your
doings.
Devotional
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Many people find it difficult to accept responsibility for their
actions. There is such a strong sense of personal autonomy among us.
Today's Scripture makes a strong statement about our accountability
before God and our vulnerability to God's judgment. Notice that the
reason the nation may be cast off like broken pottery is that they do
evil and do not listen to God's voice. Humility, knowing that I am a
creature and not the Creator, is the virtue that allows listening to
the voice of God and knowing the ways in which I am accountable to
God.
Prayer
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Grant me the gift of humility so that my life may be shaped by your
Word, O Lord. Amen
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The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: ‘Come, go down to the
potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.’ So I went
down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel.
The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand,
and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him.
Then the word of the LORD came to me: Can I not do with you, O house
of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the LORD. Just like the
clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.
At one moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I
will pluck up and break down and destroy it, but if that nation,
concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will change my
mind about the disaster that I intended to bring on it. And at
another moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I
will build and plant it, but if it does evil in my sight, not
listening to my voice, then I will change my mind about the good that
I had intended to do to it. Now, therefore, say to the people of
Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Thus says the LORD: Look, I
am a potter shaping evil against you and devising a plan against you.
Turn now, all of you from your evil way, and amend your ways and your
doings.
Devotional
----------
Many people find it difficult to accept responsibility for their
actions. There is such a strong sense of personal autonomy among us.
Today's Scripture makes a strong statement about our accountability
before God and our vulnerability to God's judgment. Notice that the
reason the nation may be cast off like broken pottery is that they do
evil and do not listen to God's voice. Humility, knowing that I am a
creature and not the Creator, is the virtue that allows listening to
the voice of God and knowing the ways in which I am accountable to
God.
Prayer
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Grant me the gift of humility so that my life may be shaped by your
Word, O Lord. Amen