Healing and Deliverance

O. T. #1786 "Healing and Deliverance"
Sept. 26, 2020
Jeremiah 27

LET IT GLOW 

Zedekiah was reigning as king of Judah during the events
of this chapter. He and neighboring kings were planning a
rebellion against Babylon. But it would turn out to be
worthless.
What unusual instructions did God give Jeremiah to warn
the king? Jeremiah was told to put bonds and a yoke on
his neck. It was to show that the Babylonian captivity
was inevitable to Judah and her allies.

The throngs that bound the wooden yokes together
symbolized the hopelessness of trying to throw off
the Babylonian bondage. (Liberty Bible Commentary)

Do we have any yokes which are keeping us in bondage
that prevents us from wholeheartedly serving the
Lord Jesus?

Only Jesus can set us free. In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus quoted
Isaiah 61:1 His purpose in coming to earth: to preach the
Gospel, heal the broken-hearted, preach deliverance
to captivites, recovery of sight to the blind, set at liberty the
bruised.

Are you in need of any of these, friend? Jesus is the source
of deliverance and healing, whether it be physical, spiritual, or
emotional. Will you come to Him for healing today?

LET IT GROW 

What was a problem that Judah had? False prophets that
lied. They gave the king false hopes that they would
never be taken captive to Babylon. It is mentioned 3 times
(verses 10,14,17), so that should get our attention.
However, the first exiles were taken away in 609 BC-Daniel
and his 3 friends were among them.

The false prophets had a chance to change the outcome for
the vessels in the Temple being taken to Babylon. (verse 18)
How? If they made intercession to the Lord of Hosts, but they
would not. Therefore, those vessels of gold, silver, and
bronze, precious treasures, were taken to Babylon. In verse
22, God said that He would restore them to the Temple. (It
would be the second Temple.

Do we interceed for others?
Will we ask God to restore faith and love for Him in our
nation?

LET IT GO
Look up child.
God is in control. 
Lord Jesus, will you bring repentance and restoration 
to America?
Will you forgive us if our sins today and change our hearts?
You are faithful God.