Today’s word is from Jeremiah chapter 44.The word was concerning the Jews who dwell in Egypt, Migdol, Tahpanhes, Noph and Pathros. The Lord of host told them they have seen all the calamities that has befallen Jerusalem and cities of Judah because of the wickedness they have committed to provoke the Lord’s anger. They burnt incense and serve other gods they did not know. The Lord sent His servants to them but they did not change their wicked ways. The Lord was concerned that they were walking in the wicked ways of their father and worshipping other gods and the Lord wanted to set His face of catastrophe upon them but He sent his servant Jeremiah to the Jews who dwell in Egypt to tell them to get out of Egypt or they will die by sword,famine and pestilence. They refused to listen to the word of Lord and continued burning incense and worshipping those gods for to them they had plenty of food,were well of and did not have any trouble.The Lord swore to bring adversity to them because they hardened their heart and vowed to worship their gods.
As Christian do we have other earthly gods that we have created for ourselves like the gods of money when are seeking wealth,gods of the stars where we believe what the stars has to say about our fate,yoga where we place our bodies at a certain position of relaxation while chanting to certain spirits and gods? Do we refuse to listen to word of the Lord and believe in the strength of what man has created to solve our problem? Do we fail to see the need to seek the the Lord just because their is plenty and we do not lack anything?
Do not have any other gods before the Lord. Do not make carved images in likeness of anything in heaven Above or on earth or under the waters. You shall not bow down to any image and serve them. These are the commandments of the Lord let’s place them in our hearts and minds and follow them always
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