My Walk With Him: For Israel and Judah have not been forsaken by their God, the Lord Almighty, though their land is full of guilt before the Holy One of Israel.

Monday, September 7, 2020

For Israel and Judah have not been forsaken by their God, the Lord Almighty, though their land is full of guilt before the Holy One of Israel.

For Israel and Judah have not been forsaken by their God, the Lord Almighty, though their land is full of guilt before the Holy One of Israel. Jeremiah 51:5

Day 224 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) continues as my focus this morning is God's message (part two - yesterday was part one) through Jeremiah to Judah regarding judgement of Babylon. God also judges Elam as my commentary* indicates "Elam and Babylonia have been bitter enemies over the centuries, it is probable that Elam is at this time a part of Nebuchadnezzar’s empire and an ally against Judah."

*Smith, F. LaGard. The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®). Harvest House Publishers. Kindle Edition.

In the verse I highlight today, I am reminded that God punishes those whom He loves (see also God disciplines those He loves) and we should strive to see God working in all of our circumstances as God never leaves or forsakes us. Just as as Judah, during her exile, should see God at work, all believers should see God at work - during both good and bad times.

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who never leaves or forsakes me. Yet I am undeserving of such a God. I sin...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.