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brilliant example: TRUE to GOD

Jeremiah 1:10
"See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant."

Jeremiah is called "the weeping prophet."
Reading his book and Lamentations can be a downer; without a doubt. When we read his work we need to understand the wickedness of Israel in his day and GOD'S judgement that Jeremiah knew was coming. Realize that nobody was listening to Jeremiah’s warnings. This prophet's only reason for optimism is that God's will; will be done.

If we look at Jeremiah's influence in his day and the size of his audience; we might come to the conclusion that he was a failure. But, that is NOT GOD'S perspective. GOD sees Jeremiah standing with HIM and faithfully delivering HIS message to all the people who were UNBELIEVING and DISOBEDIENT. GOD was Supremely patient with Israel; His judgement comes nine-hundred years after His original covenant and countless times that Israel broke the covenant. God has GREAT patience and mercy giving His people every opportunity to repent of their sin and return to Him faithfully.

Jeremiah's witness and testimony stands as a brilliant example throughout time. When no one was faithful to God and no one would listen to His message; Jeremiah remained TRUE to GOD and did NOT change his message to what people wanted to hear. 

God equipped Jeremiah for HIS service. God helped with every step along the way. We can trust that GOD will help us with our own struggles. God is VERY patient with us, even when we fail Him. Though we fail Him, He is patient with us, working in us to bring about the best for our lives. Like Jeremiah we live in a sin filled world. Even back then, in the middle of God's judgement on Israel; God had a plan to save them with His Son. Which He did with Jesus Christ's death and resurrection! He gives us a life transformation. You are special to God. Be faithful to GOD. Be God's witness to people who are UNBELIEVING and DISOBEDIENT.
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