Tue.’s Devo - Jerusalem is Besieged

Read: Jer. 37:1-38:28; 1 Tim. 6:1-21; Ps. 89:38-52; Pr. 25:28 Jerusalem is besieged and everyone gets mad at Jeremiah as if it’s his fault because he prophesied the truth. He is put in three different prisons and rescued by a Gentile eunuch whose name means “servant of the king”. He was God’s servant sent to save Jeremiah. This reminds me of Joseph and Jesus. Now the king is ready to hear what God has to say so he secretly meets with Jeremiah to ask him what to do. Jeremiah tells him to go to Babylon or stay and burn. It is amazing how people aren’t open to hear the truth till they are facing death or huge adversity. But God is faithful to send it to those who need it. Israel needed a wake up call many times. Timothy exhorts us to honor those that are in authority over us. This is a great testimony to God. We are to be content no matter what our state is. There are many things much better than money like righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness, faith, eternal life and a relationship with the godhead. Lord, help us to seek after the things that really matter.