Jeremiah 10:1-11:23
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Jeremiah chapter 10 today is a powerful look at "idols." Back in Jeremiah's days we're talking about little chiseled "gods" made out of wood & stone. But today? What are our idols? Perhaps our money, our jobs, our status, our relationships, our technology :), our lust - or perhaps even ourselves? Jeremiah 10:10 reminds us: "But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King." All of our idols are not True, though we often hope they will be. Our idols will deliver us nothing. God and His Son will deliver life to the fullest!

Jeremiah's Prayer is 10:23-24 is such a beautiful prayer :
"I know, O Lord , that a man's life is not his own;
it is not for man to direct his steps.
Correct me, Lord , but only with justice-
not in your anger,
lest you reduce me to nothing."
I like that Jeremiah says in this prayer, "Correct me, Lord". He knows there is correction to be made in his life - even a prophet of God knew his need of correction! This is a nice example of humility to say the least. How often do you pray to God "correct me"? Why might this be a good prayer? Do you need God to correct you? Will you allow God to direct your steps?

Today at the end of Jeremiah chapter 11 we read about the plot to take Jeremiah's life. Every time I read the prophets, I am reminded of how hard it was to be a prophet. Talk about a thankless, high-risk job... Fortunately Jeremiah is on God's side. The only side to be on. In verses 21 through 23 Jeremiah says: "The men of Anathoth wanted me dead. They said they would kill me if I did not stop speaking in the LORD's name. So this is what the LORD Almighty says about them: "I will punish them! Their young men will die in battle, and their little boys and girls will starve. Not one of these plotters from Anathoth will survive, for I will bring disaster upon them when their time of punishment comes."

Worship Video: Jeremiah 10:10 in today's readings reminded moe of the song "The Glory of It All" by the David Crowder Band. This is a beautiful tune... The David Crowder Band live is a joyful worship extravaganza! :) This video below is from Passion 2007, and it has some slight technical difficulties by the end, but you'll definitely get a great taste for this song and a live Crowder experience with this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg-1yM6insA
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Grace, love, peace, and joy!
Mike
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