October 3
Jeremiah 1:1-2:30; Philippians 4:1-23; Psalm 75:1-10; Proverbs 24:17-20
We are all good at making excuses. From a young age, we become extremely skilled at getting out of the work we have been told to do. Jeremiah tried this same path with God at the beginning of his book. When God calls him to be a prophet and speak to Judah, he replies by saying that he is not an effective communicator. He also says that he is too young and thus someone more experienced, wiser, and older should be given the job. Yet it is foolish for Jeremiah to try these excuses. When God calls us to a task, he will always equip us for the work.
Sadly, Jeremiah, along with the other prophets prior to the exile will largely be ineffective in their work. Knowing that from an earthly perspective his speaking would make no difference would probably have provided him with another good excuse to use. What are the excuses you give when God calls you to something? When he asks you to strike up a spiritual conversation with an acquaintance, are you obedient, or do you have a plethora of excuses? When God is convicting you of sin do you repent, or do you rationalize? Paul mentions a series of excuses that we may be familiar with in Philippians chapter 4, such as I’m too anxious, and I don’t have peace, but Paul ends by reminding us that when we look at God, the one worthy of all glory, we should always respond with obedience and not excuses.
Father God, thank you that you provide all I need. Thank you that through you I can do the work you have called me to. Help me to trust you, walk with you, and prioritize you above all else. Amen.
Question: What excuses are you prone to use and what truths from Scripture can you use to overcome them?
We are all good at making excuses. From a young age, we become extremely skilled at getting out of the work we have been told to do. Jeremiah tried this same path with God at the beginning of his book. When God calls him to be a prophet and speak to Judah, he replies by saying that he is not an effective communicator. He also says that he is too young and thus someone more experienced, wiser, and older should be given the job. Yet it is foolish for Jeremiah to try these excuses. When God calls us to a task, he will always equip us for the work.
Sadly, Jeremiah, along with the other prophets prior to the exile will largely be ineffective in their work. Knowing that from an earthly perspective his speaking would make no difference would probably have provided him with another good excuse to use. What are the excuses you give when God calls you to something? When he asks you to strike up a spiritual conversation with an acquaintance, are you obedient, or do you have a plethora of excuses? When God is convicting you of sin do you repent, or do you rationalize? Paul mentions a series of excuses that we may be familiar with in Philippians chapter 4, such as I’m too anxious, and I don’t have peace, but Paul ends by reminding us that when we look at God, the one worthy of all glory, we should always respond with obedience and not excuses.
Father God, thank you that you provide all I need. Thank you that through you I can do the work you have called me to. Help me to trust you, walk with you, and prioritize you above all else. Amen.
Question: What excuses are you prone to use and what truths from Scripture can you use to overcome them?
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