Posts with the tag “jeremiah”

Powerful Words from the Prophets“This is what the LORD says—the LORD who made the earth, who formed and established it, whose name is the LORD: Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“O Sovereign LORD! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!” – Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT)“Nothing Is Too Hard for God...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsLong ago the LORD said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” – Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT)“God Sti...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you,” says the LORD. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you ou...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)“Come Wholeheartedly” Today’s passage is my Life Verse. It’s the scripture th...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is what the LORD says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you hom...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Then the LORD gave me this message: ‘This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: The good figs represent the exiles I sent from Judah to the land of the Babylonian...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Am I a God who is only close at hand?” says the LORD. “No, I am far away at the same time. Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the he...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In that day,” says the LORD, “when people are taking an oath, they will no longer say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who rescued the people of Israel from the land of ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what i...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But a beautiful cedar palace does not make a great king! Your father, Josiah, also had plenty to eat and drink. But he was just and right in all his dealings. That is ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsSing to the LORD! Praise the LORD! For though I was poor and needy, he rescued me from my oppressors. Yet I curse the day I was born! May no one celebrate the day of my...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsWhen I speak, the words burst out. “Violence and destruction!” I shout. So these messages from the LORD have made me a household joke. But if I say I’ll never mention t...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret moti...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The wonderful possession I have reserved for you will slip from your hands.” – Jeremiah 17:4 (NLT)“Get a Grip” Some years ago, I had a friend who was really sharp. He ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“LORD, you are my strength and fortress, my refuge in the day of trouble!” – Jeremiah 16:19 (NLT)“Surrounded” Have you ever felt all alone in the middle of a crowd? Hav...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when people who are taking an oath will no longer say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who rescued the people of Israel from the...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is how the LORD responds: “If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Can any of the worthless foreign gods send us rain? Does it fall from the sky by itself? No, you are the one, O LORD our God! Only you can do such things. So we will w...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen I said, “O Sovereign LORD, their prophets are telling them, ‘All is well—no war or famine will come. The LORD will surely send you peace.’” Then the LORD said, “Th...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Can an Ethiopian change the color of his skin? Can a leopard take away its spots? Neither can you start doing good, for you have always done evil.” – Jeremiah 13:23 (N...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Listen and pay attention! Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. Give glory to the LORD your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“LORD, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy? Yo...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThe LORD gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, “Remind the people of Judah and Jerusalem about the terms of my covenant with them.” – Jeremiah 11:1-2 (NLT)“Keeping...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. So correct me, LORD, but please be gentle. Do not correct me in anger, for I woul...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including Israel, his own special possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name!” ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“LORD, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power. Who would not fear you, O King of nations? That title belongs to you alone! Among al...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is what the LORD says: “Do not act like the other nations, who try to read their future in the stars. Do not be afraid of their predictions, even though other nati...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThis is what the LORD says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to bo...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I hurt with the hurt of my people. I mourn and am overcome with grief. Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why is there no healing for the wou...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.” – Jeremiah 3:15 (NLT)“Start with the Heart” I recently met with...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsDuring the reign of King Josiah, the LORD said to me, “Have you seen what fickle Israel has done?...Israel has worshiped other gods on every hill and under every green ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Has any nation ever traded its gods for new ones, even though they are not gods at all? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols!” – Jeremia...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThe LORD gave me another message. He said, “Go and shout this message to Jerusalem. This is what the LORD says: “I remember how eager you were to please me as a young b...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Get up and prepare for action. Go out and tell them everything I tell you to say. Do not be afraid of them, or I will make you look foolish in front of them. For see, ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The LORD first gave messages to Jeremiah during the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah. The LORD’s messages continued throughout the rei...  Read More