Meditation
THE WONDERFUL PROMISES OF GOD
Text: Jeremiah 30
18 November 2018
BLESSINGS FOUND IN THE WORD OF GOD
The Scriptures are wonderful in more ways than one. Psalm 19:7-11 beautifully describe how the Lord’s word may be such a source of blessing to the heart.
- It converts the soul
- It makes wise the simple
- It rejoices the heart
- It enlightens the eyes
- It gives warning of danger
- In the keeping of the word of God there is great reward
THE PROMISES OF GOD
Found within the Scriptures are the wonderful promises of God. This is well-exemplified Jeremiah 30:18-22. The following promises may be highlighted:
- Restoration of health Jeremiah 30:17
- Healing of wounds Jeremiah 30:17
- Bringing Israel back to its homeland Jeremiah 30:18
- Rebuilding of Israel Jeremiah 30:18-19
- Multiplying of the people Jeremiah 30:19
- Glorifying of the people Jeremiah 30:19
- He will establish the nation Jeremiah 30:20
- He will raise up significant leaders Jeremiah 30:21
APPROPRIATE RESPONSES
How should we make appropriate responses to all these things we read? Let us consider the following thoughts:
- There should be a great sense of thanksgiving Jeremiah 30:19
- There should be merry celebration of the Lord’s promises Jeremiah 30:19
- There should be a determination to draw near to the Lord
- There should be a pledging of the heart to respond to the Lord as He draws His people near to Himself
THE COVENANTS OLD AND NEW
A key thought in both the Old and New Covenant may be found in this text.
You shall be My people
And I will be Your God. Jeremiah 30:22
- Let there always be a spirit of joy in being “God’s people!”
- Let us seek to express joy in having the Lord as our God!