Category: July
July 31 – Trust in the LORD, not in Man
Reading Jer. 15:10-17:18 Devotional GOD shares some very important wisdom in today’s reading—wisdom that applies to every person, regardless of the time period that they live. 5 Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. 6 “For he…
July 30 – Jeremiah’s Linen Belt
Reading Jer. 13:1-15:9 Devotional In today’s reading, GOD gives Jeremiah another sign to illustrate what will happen to Judah. 1 This is what the LORD said to me: “Go and buy a linen belt and put it around your waist, but do not let it touch water.” 2 So I bought a belt, as the…
July 29 – Three Examples of GOD’s Wisdom
Reading Jer. 10:1-12:17 Devotional For today’s devotional I will focus on three examples of GOD’s wisdom and greatness which are contained in this reading. These chapters contain a wealth of information and insight into GOD and His character. It is nearly impossible to capture all of the lessons we could learn within one short devotional,…
July 28 – Half-hearted Won’t Work
Reading Jer. 7:1-9:26 Devotional GOD’s case against Judah is a long list of sins. In today’s reading GOD rebukes them for their idolatry, stealing, murder, adultery, perjury (lying or misrepresenting the truth), human sacrifice, greed, and evil intentions toward their neighbor. In addition to all these things, GOD says that their allegiance to Him was…
July 27 – Ask for the Ancient Paths
Reading Jer. 5:14-6:30 Devotional 16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ 17 “And I set watchmen over you, saying,…
July 26 – GOD Doesn’t Enjoy Punishing His Children
Reading Jer. 3:6-5:13 Devotional Today’s reading contains the first exchange of Jeremiah and GOD over the punishment He will hand down to His children Judah. Jeremiah challenges GOD regarding His message and GOD explains: 10 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Surely You have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, Saying, ‘You shall have peace,’…
July 25 – Jeremiah Called to Prophesy
Reading Jer. 1:1-3:5 Devotional GOD called Jeremiah to be a prophet at a young age. Jeremiah was from the town of Anathoth, from the tribe of Benjamin, just a few miles northeast of Jerusalem. Jeremiah was called in the 13th year of Josiah’s reign and he continued prophesying through the point when Judah was taken…
July 24 – Zephaniah: The Coming Day of the LORD
Reading Zeph. 1:1-3:20 2 Chron. 34:3-7 Devotional The prophet Zephaniah was a descendent of king Hezekiah, and a relative of king Josiah. GOD called Zephaniah to preach a message to Judah regarding the coming judgment against all peoples of the earth. GOD was fed up with the wickedness of the nations, including His own special…
July 23 – Josiah, the Child King
Reading 2 Kings 21:17-18a; 2 Chron. 33:18-20a 2 Kings 21:18b-19 2 Chron. 33:22-23 2 Kings 21:25, 23, 26a, 24; 22:1-2; 23:25-27 Devotional When Manasseh died, his son Amon became king of Judah. Although GOD blessed Manasseh after his repentance, GOD did not turn away from the punishment He planned for Judah because of all the evil…
July 22 – Nahum’s Prophecy against Nineveh
Reading Nah. 1:1-3:19 Devotional It is about 650 years before Jesus’ birth. GOD is fed up with Nineveh, the great capital city of Assyria. It has only been about 125 years since Jonah preached his message of repentance to the people of Nineveh, but they have returned to their wicked ways. GOD speaks through the…