Instructions

These are short devotional thoughts to accompany a daily Bible reading. The readings are arranged for a chronological reading of the scriptures. I am reading the Today's New International Version. However, it should work with any version. It is my prayer that it will encourage reading of God's word, and inculcating the teachings into daily living. May His richest blessings be with you!

Saturday, August 11, 2012

August 11


Jeremiah 18-22
After Jeremiah had been released from prison for proclaiming God's word, he makes the following statement: But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones.  I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.  (20:9)  Even though I am not in the same position as the prophet, I can strongly relate to these words.  As I witness the moral decline of our nation, I feel compelled to speak out against the evil that is being constantly flouted.  Although I am blessed to live in a nation that allows freedom of religion, it is beginning to recognize spoken truth against sin as hate speech.  We are very close to becoming a nation that forbids Christian views. 

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