Sun.’s Devo - Warning! Warning! Warning!

Read: Jeremiah 4:19-6:15; Colossians 1:18-2:7; Psalm 77:1-20; Proverbs 24:23-25 Jeremiah describes the people as clever at sin but having no idea how to do right. They were dishonest and though the Lord rebuked and punished them for it, they continued to be deceptive. They worshipped gods who were not gods and committed adultery in their brothels, even lusting after their neighbor’s wife. They had no respect for or fear of God. They refused to give justice to the people they oppressed. They were wicked and did not desire to repent. They were stubborn and rebellious and it had kept them from God’s blessings. *** Because of their many sins, God would bring destruction to their towns and cities. They would be plundered and those who survived would be taken to foreign lands. God warned them to get out of Jerusalem and flee to the hills and caves, but they didn’t heed the warnings. God gave them extended time and plenty of warnings from many different prophets, but they listened to their own priests and prophets who were all frauds. They prophesied peace when God was saying the opposite from his prophets. *** In Colossians, Paul wrote that Jesus was the first fruit to rise from the dead and head over all who rise after him. He is the head of the Church and we are the body. Because of his death, we who believe in him are blameless before him. Christ now dwells in us! We are now his mouthpiece to tell others about him. His power now works through us. *** Lord, may our roots grow deep in You and may our lives be built on the foundation of Christ. We are so thankful for your love and salvation.