Tuesday
Read Jeremiah 31:1-6
The Lord says,
“The time is coming when I will be the God of all the tribes of Israel, and
they will be my people. 2In the desert I showed mercy to those
people who had escaped death. When the people of Israel longed for rest, 3I
appeared to themn from far away. People of Israel, I have always
loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love. 4Once again I
will rebuild you. Once again you will take up your tambourines and dance
joyfully. 5Once again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria,
and those who plant them will eat what the vineyards produce. 6Yes,
the time is coming when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Let’s
go up to Zion, to the Lord our
God.’ ”
Think
What Jeremiah prophesied was fulfilled - the people returned
to the promised land. God's love never
failed them. But even when they
returned, they failed themselves. Jesus
leads us into the promised land in a different way - the Kingdom of God is
implanted in our hearts.
Pray
In verse 6 the prophet proclaims that the watchmen will call
out: "Let's go up to Zion, to the LORD our God.' They sound excited about going to worship;
Lord fill me with excitement and anticipation when it is time to worship
you.
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