Our Will Versus God's Will

O. T. #1787 "Our Wishes Versus God's Will"
Sept. 28, 2020
Jeremiah 28
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto 
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him,
and He shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

LET IT GLOW 

We left Jeremiah in the Temple with a wooden yoke on
his neck illustrating a hopeless bondage ahead of Judah
if the did not turn to God in repentance of idolatry. Other
nations were included in this prophesy that Babylon
was coming to conquer them, for they worshiped idols,
also.
Jeremiah had already told the people that Judah's priests
and prophets were telling lies-peace was ahead for them.

In this chapter, a false prophet, Hananiah, said in only 2
years God would break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar and
the stolen vessels in the Temple would be returned. He
had the audacity to say it was the Lord's declaration. He
even broke the yoke on Jeremiah's neck.

We know he was a false prophet because their captivity
 lasted 70 years. Jeremiah wished Hananiah's words
were true, but it was contrary to what God revealed to
him.

Positive or negative, God's Words are always and
exactly true. We may wish for results or benefits outside
God's plans. But if we are going to be faithful to God,
there will be times we must disagree with our own wishes
in order to speak the Truth and be obedient to God.
(Life Application Study Bible)

Are we willing to deny ourself, take up our cross, and
follow Jesus?

This happened to us when God sent us to another state
where my husband became pastor. It was one of the
hardest things to do, but God blessed our faithfulness.
Later, He opened the door for us to move close to our
 parents in our home state. My mother passed away 6
weeks later and my mother in law passed away 8
months later. We got to spend time with them, which
we are so grateful for.

Following Jesus is the best path for us to take, even
if it is against our preferences or wishes.

LET IT GROW 

Jeremiah received another Word from the LORD of
Hosts:

• Say to Hananiah, "You have broken a wooden                                                                          yoke, but you have replaced it with a yoke of iron.
• The Lord has not sent you, Hananiah, but you made                                                             people to trust in your lie. Therefore, this year you                                                                  shall die because you have taught rebellion against.                                                                    the Lord."

God forced Judah and surrounding nations to become 
slaves to Babylon, as a yoke of iron for them. 
Everything would be under King Neb's control, even
wild animals.  
Are our words words of truth? 
Are we teaching others rebellion or obedience toward 
God by our life?
Will we join His kingdom work and experience blessings 
or oppose Him and be put to shame?

LET IT GO
Obey God no matter the cost. He will bless us
for it.
May we always be truthful.
Follow His will no matter what our wishes are.