#1: What has this "Journey with Jeremiah" meant to you so far? We are heading toward two weeks into our journey. I'd love to hear what you've learned and what you've been challenged by.
These are a few things I have learned so far: * God wants obedience and not false worship * Taking a stand for God isn't popular often times in this world *Serving God is not always comfortable-- the secular world looks at success differently than the Christian does. *God is a just God, but justice might not be seen in some situations this side of heaven. *God's ways are perfect and the scriptures are infallible so if I don't always understand something' in the bible, it is my lack of understanding instead of God's making a mistake.
My journey with Jeremiah has been one of personal significance. I have in the past only been one to hear the words of God through the church. Reading (and blogging) has been a way to more deeply and fully explore the bible and God's word even if the readings are difficult and I do not understand what events have taken place leading up to those in the book of Jeremiah. And yet, it also leaves with me with questions I'm sure are answered in other chapters and books yet to come. For example, we have heard and been taught that God is an ever-loving God, and I do truly believe that. However, in Jeremiah, God is not really portrayed as such, leaving me with the question of how we got to be where we are today? Even in today's reading of Jeremiah, God is not being perceived as an entirely merciful God.
At the end of Jeremiah, God says he will "pluck up his evil neighbors" and show compassion if they renounce their ways swearing to Him by name. But, like in today's church sermon, is that going to be enough for those who have forsaken God?
These are a few things I have learned so far:
ReplyDelete* God wants obedience and not false worship
* Taking a stand for God isn't popular often times in this world
*Serving God is not always comfortable-- the secular world looks at success differently than the Christian does.
*God is a just God, but justice might not be seen in some situations this side of heaven.
*God's ways are perfect and the scriptures are infallible so if I don't always understand something' in the bible, it is my lack of understanding instead of God's making a mistake.
Thank you, Annie; great reflections!
DeleteMy journey with Jeremiah has been one of personal significance. I have in the past only been one to hear the words of God through the church. Reading (and blogging) has been a way to more deeply and fully explore the bible and God's word even if the readings are difficult and I do not understand what events have taken place leading up to those in the book of Jeremiah. And yet, it also leaves with me with questions I'm sure are answered in other chapters and books yet to come. For example, we have heard and been taught that God is an ever-loving God, and I do truly believe that. However, in Jeremiah, God is not really portrayed as such, leaving me with the question of how we got to be where we are today? Even in today's reading of Jeremiah, God is not being perceived as an entirely merciful God.
ReplyDeleteAt the end of Jeremiah, God says he will "pluck up his evil neighbors" and show compassion if they renounce their ways swearing to Him by name. But, like in today's church sermon, is that going to be enough for those who have forsaken God?
Thanks Amy! So glad this has been meaningful for you. :)
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