Jeremiah 7-9, Isaiah 13
What God said to me – Judgment is a terrible thing and yet judgment brings cleansing just as a fire sweeping through a forest cleans out the underbrush and deadwood and allows new life to spring forth. My judgment is always right. But better than judgment is repentance – even better is walking with Me steadfastly and never turning from Me. If you will be faithful to turn back immediately when you step off the path or stumble, it will be so much easier than trying to find your way back when you’ve been gone away from Me for so long.