Show Notes
Jeremiah 13, Jeremiah Series
In Jeremiah 13, we find God calling the prophet to a certain action that would grip the attention of a people who were, for the most part, indifferent toward the message of Jeremiah. God directs Jeremiah to purchase a linen garment or belt designed to be worn around his waist. Then he is told to bury it and then retrieve it. The result is something that has been ruined and is now useless. Then, God tells Jeremiah to take a common expression and give it a unique twist. Finally, Jeremiah explains a nightmarish experience of trekking in hilly terrain at night, stumbling about longing for the morning light to come, but it never appears. What are these messages trying to convey to the ancient Jewish people and possibly us today? God is having his prophet speak out against the stubborn pride that the people were manifesting as they were living a life in disobedience to God. We are about to discover what keeps us from God’s intentions for our lives. God challenges us all regarding the pride that keeps us from fully surrendering our lives to experience spiritual intimacy with Him. Here in this chapter, we see four snapshots of missing God’s purpose for our lives.
