Jeremiah 10 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Jeremiah 10.

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Meditate on verse 8.

 

But they are altogether stupid and foolish.

In their discipline of delusion—their idol is wood!

 

God expressed clearly what He thinks about idols and the people who put their trust in them.  Idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field that have to be carried because they cannot walk; those who trust in such things instead of trusting the LORD “are altogether stupid and foolish” (Jeremiah 10:5, 8).

 

God used the word stupid three times in this chapter.  People are stupid and devoid of knowledge when they trust in the works of their hands and do not seek the LORD (Jeremiah 10:14, 21). 

 

God contrasted Himself to idols in verses 10 and 12 of Jeremiah 10.

            The LORD is:

·      The true God

·      The living God

·      The everlasting King

·      The One who made the earth by His power

·      The One who established the world by His wisdom

 

What are you hoping will make your life better, but it is actually adding to your burden? Do not be stupid; let the true and living God, who made the earth by His power, establish and care for you and those you love. 


Pray Jeremiah’s prayer of confession in Jeremiah 10:23 and 24 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“O LORD, the way You want _________ and me to go is not in ourselves.

It is not in us to be able to direct our own steps; we need You.

O LORD, correct us with your justice;

not with Your anger.

For Your name’s sake, Jesus~”

 

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