Jeremiah 26
I couldn't help but think of the early Christians when reading this chapter.  Jeremiah is a faithful preacher who does indeed speak the words that the Lord has laid upon his heart.  Unfortunately, the people don't like his message and he is persecuted by the people (even the religious leaders).  Yet Jeremiah stand talls and continues to do what he is told to do...and he is protected by the Lord.  Does that sound like the early church?  Do we really think anything has changed since Jeremiah and the Book of Acts?  May we boldly and courageously proclaim the Gospel of Jesus in the midst of persecution.  He will watch over us and if they take us out...we go Home to Jesus.  What do we really have to lose?  Let's be faithful to proclaim the Word friends.

"Keep me always clinging to thy cross, flood me every moment with descending grace.'—The Valley of Vision

Tomorrow - Jeremiah 27