How Big is Your God?

O. T. #1781"How Big is Your God?"
Sept. 18, 2020
Jeremiah 23-Part 4
Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? (verse 23)

 LET IT GLOW
 In our key verse, God asserts His omnipresence and omniscience. Not only is God on His throne in heaven, but He is here in our world. Our God is everywhere. No one can hide from Him. (verse 23)He knows the minds of men and angels. In Jeremiah's day, people thought a diety was limited and localized-a neighborhood  god. They assumed that God did not care about their situations in their lives. Nor could He handle things beyond our control. How big is your God? My God can see everything and knows everything. He can fix our messes. Nothing is impossible with God. (Luke 1:37) Do you have an impossible? Have faith.

 LET IT GROW
Jeremiah was heartbroken because of the false prophets. His bones trembled and he staggered like a drunkard. Why was he feeling like this? It was because of the holy words the LORD had spoken against them.
 How did he describe Judah's priests and prophets?
*They were ungodly, wicked men, who did despicable acts (adultery) in the Temple.
 *They lied, made up everything they prophesied, deceitful,smooth words.
*They prophesied in the name of Baal, the false god.
*They encouraged those who did evil so no one turned from their sins.
*Nothing bad was going to happen to Judah, they told the people. There was only peace for them. The result? Those false prophets and families would die when Babylon invaided.

 LET IT GO
Be near to each of us Heavenly Father.
Encourage us as we encourage others.
You alone are worthy of praise and worship.