Wednesday, February 17, 1999
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made
to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. (Jeremiah 33:14
NRSV)
Are we following God and Christ today or are we waiting for next week?
GOD DOESN'T MAKE PROMISES CHEAPLY. During the time of exile, God told His prophet
Jeremiah to go out and buy himself a field. Land is usually a good investment, at least in a stable
society. But during wartime it's the last thing you have money for. And the people all laughed at
Jeremiah! But Jeremiah knew what he was doing. He knew God's Name. And he knew God's
promises. I'll be there for you, Jeremiah! You can count on me!
Can God count on us today?
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
Amid the many elaborate floats in a city parade was a simple flatbed trailer pulled by a farm
tractor. On the trailer were several people busily sawing and hammering boards together. The
bystanders were puzzled until the float passed and they saw a sign on the back that read: "We
thought the parade was next week!"
Prayer: Dear God, yes, you can count on me! Amen.
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