Topic: A Rebellious Generation [Friday February 19, 2016]
Text: Jeremiah 7:17-34
Key Verse: “But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people… But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels and in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward” (Jeremiah 7:23, 24).
King Solomon, in his repository of wisdom, remarked: “He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy” (Proverbs 29:1). This was the situation of the children of Israel at this time as stated in the text today.
They had blatantly and completely turned away from the commandment of God. They gave themselves to the worship of idols and did a lot of abominable things in the sight of the Lord. Here, they were in captivity in Babylon but showed no signs and rebellion that led them to signs of repentance from the captivity. Instead, they grew worse in idolatry and wickedness against God.
They ignored the avalanche of warnings from several prophets concerning the looming judgment of God upon them. Surprisingly, even in their moribund spiritual condition, they never ceased to offer sacrifices unto God. But of course, such sacrifices were an abomination unto Him because He was more interested in their simple obedience to His commandments than mere ritual observance of abominable sacrifices (Jeremiah 7:21-23).
Today, like the children of Israel, many still take God for granted and make jest of His ministers. The word of God has become a tired echo in their ears even though they attend Sunday Services in their various assemblies. These are the days when comedians and worldly musicians are invited for entertainment during worship services. God’s standards are ever the same. “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His. And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity” (2 Timothy 2:19). If you continue to spurn the warnings of God through His servants, then you may never escape eternal punishment in hell. You can be set free from the bondage of sin and rebellion through the grace that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Thought for the day: To obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
Bible Reading in one Year: Luke 7-8
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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