1 Kings 1:1-53; Jeremiah 9:1-26; Ephesians 3:1-21
But Jeremiah said…Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the Lord. Jeremiah 38:20
Jeremiah was a faithful prophet and spoke the truth to the people of his day. His ministry lasted for forty years but the people failed to heed his message or act upon his word from God. In the end their disobedience led to the destruction of the city of Jerusalem. The temple was left in ruins, and the people were killed or deported. Jeremiah
wept over the consequences of their disobedience as he looked at the desolation left by the Babylonians. The spiritual barrenness of our secular age should not stop us proclaiming the Gospel even if there is little result. God requires faithfulness from His people. He will provide the increase. —Paul Young
Sweetly echo the gospel call, wonderful words of life;
Offer pardon and peace to all, wonderful words of life. —P. P. Bliss