In Jeremiah 36:8, 26, we read of how Baruch son of Neriah was obedient and wrote everything Jeremiah dictated. But, the King who heard God's Word did not obey but instead commanded Jerahmeel, Seraiah and Shelemiah to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah. The Lord however hid them! Thank God for Baruch's obedience despite the danger confronting him. If Baruch did not write, we may not have the book of Jeremiah today. God is our Protector, Jehovah-Sabaoth. We just need to remain faithful and obedient and do exactly what He wants us to do even though the circumstances may be perilous or threatening! May God grant us the grace to do so. https://twitter.com/EstherOngHC
Day 187 - Have Fear of God Read: Psalm 145; Proverbs 6:28-31; Revelation 6; 2 Samuel 15-16 2 Samuel 15 & 16 15:13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.” To me, as a parent, it is so sad to note that King David got to run for his life from his own son, Absalom. His own son schemed for 40 years (15:7) to topple his own father - could you believe that? This is our Bible - it will not hide - all the successes and failures of God's people are truthfully reported. Why did King David suffer this? It started with his own sin of adultery with Bathsheba (11:3) Even though God had forgiven him when he sincerely repented by recognising that he sinned against the Lord (12:13), King David nee...
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