Tues.’s Devo - Learn God’s Ways

Read: Jeremiah 8:8-9:26; Colossians 3:1-17; Psalm 78:32-55; Proverbs 24:27 The teachers of Judah had twisted God’s words with lies to manipulate the people to get their wives and steal their property, but it would backfire on them. God would give their wives and their land to foreigners. The priests and prophets are all frauds and lied about what was coming. They prophesied peace when judgement was near. They were not repentant or ashamed of their actions or their lies. *** Jeremiah saw the future and the evil ones were all consumed along with their fields. He saw that the people would leave Jerusalem and flee to the fortified towns. Jeremiah could hear the weeping of the people as they lamented their fate. The Lord explained that he did it because his people had abandoned him for false gods. Jeremiah wept for them because their punishment was great. He told the people that they should lament for their sins and teach their children to repent. *** All of their riches and wisdom and power would be stripped from them. The only boast they should have is that they know the Lord. *** Paul tells us to set our sights on heaven where Christ is seated at God’s right hand. In Christ is where our lives are hidden. When he is revealed to the world we will share in his glory. *** Why would we want what the world wants? Our character now can be the same character that Christ had when he waled the earth. He was full of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. When we live like he did, we will have peace. *** Lord, may we have your heart and learn your ways and choose to walk in them.