Jeremiah 9 - Praying God's Word

Please read Jeremiah 9.

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Meditate on verse 24.

Let him who boasts boast of this,

 that he understands and knows Me,

that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness,

 justice, and righteousness on earth,

for I delight in these things, declares the LORD.

Jeremiah is described as the “weeping prophet.” His eyes were a fountain of tears as he grieved for his people steeped in sin (vs. 1, 10).

Instead of annihilation, God offered the people something truly remarkable, something they could even boast about. Their Creator desired these sinful, idolatrous people to understand and intimately know Him.

Ponder that truth because God’s invitation is for you and those you love. The LORD wants you to understand and know Him. He even gives you permission to boast that you do. Why would anyone choose to know sin when the Creator of your soul draws you into a personal relationship of knowing Him?

Pray Jeremiah 9:13-14, 23-24, and 26 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, __________ and I have forsaken Your law which You set before us.

Forgive us for not obeying Your voice nor walking according to Your Word.

Help us stop walking after the stubbornness of our heart.

LORD, we are done boasting about our wisdom and our might and our riches.

Let us boast of this, that we understand and know You,

that You are the LORD who exercises lovingkindness,

justice, and righteousness on earth.  You delight in those things.

 LORD, circumcise our hearts!

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell