Jeremiah 23-25

What God said to me – As you watch the news and see and hear all that is happening in the world, you think it can’t be real, it’s like something happening in a movie.  You watch it all and wonder how things could have changed so quickly and you long for the past.  Don’t long for the past, long for Me.  Don’t long for things to be different, long for My will to be done.  Despite what you see, you can know that “I AM” in control.  Despite what you feel, you can know there is hope.  You must be diligent in praying.  You must cling to Me in faith.  You must trust that “I AM” working all things for your good and My glory.  Look for Me in the midst of all of the chaos knowing that “I AM” at work.

Jeremiah 18-22

What God said to me – In this evil age, standing with Me and for Me is not easy.  Look at My prophet Jeremiah.  He was beaten and persecuted and mocked and cast out.  The world has reached a place where not only does it not accept those who walk with Me, they reject them totally.  They are not satisfied with not believing or disagreeing, they have come to violently oppose any who are holy and follow Me.  They want to destroy all that is Mine so they are not confronted with their sin.  This time you live in is not easy and it takes determination to maintain your walk and not give in or just choose to keep silent.  This time with Me is becoming more and more necessary for you so you can stand and not waver.  Be diligent.  Be steadfast.  Cling to Me and My word.

Jeremiah 14-17

What God said to me – “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and whose trust is the Lord.”  Do you see the subtle difference?  There are many who trust in Me for their salvation, but then live their own lives.  They give Me an occasional nod or turn to Me in desperation when things fall apart or a crisis hits.  Then there is the one who doesn’t just trust in Me – “I AM” his trust.  He depends on Me for everything knowing that “I AM” life.  He truly knows that health and wealth and circumstances can change, but “I AM” the same yesterday, today, and forever.  This is the one who is truly blessed – the one who’s trust is Me, not just in Me.  Which one are you?