Where Are You Planted?

O. T. #1800 "Where Are You Planted?"

Oct. 14, 2020

Jeremiah 32-Part 4

And they shall be My people, and I shall be their God. (verse 38) 

LET IT GLOW

 

We have several old trees on our farm. They have deep roots. I have seen some when a high wind uprooted few. Although they had deep roots, they could still be moved. Are we like those trees? Can God uproot us when He wants?  Are your roots so deep that you will not be planted elsewhere?

Do you desire a life-changing Word from God today? I surely do. We found previously that He desires for us to be His people and for Him to be our God. (verse 38)

Also, God gives us one heart and one way so we fear Him forever. (verse 39)

Next, God said He would make and everlasting (eternal; without end; always) covenant (a compact, made by passing between pieces of flesh). What does God say He will do for Judah?

• not turn away from them;
• do them good;
• put fear (reverence) their hearts; a desire in their hearts to worship God.

Jeremiah had already declared that nothing is too hard for God. We know that God keeps His part of the covenant. His Word to Judah is us. Jesus is our new everlasting covenant. When He is  our Savior, we have a new heart, His Spirit of love, and mercy to endure. Jesus is our one way to godliness. So, are keeping our part? Are we giving our heart fully to Him? Are we trusting Jesus completely?

God's mercy endures forever. He never leaves nor forsakes us. His plans will not be stopped. His plans are to prosper, and give us hope. Jesus is our hope of eternal life.

Am I the only one who needed to hear this today?

LET IT GROW

Now look at verse 41. What are the two things God says He will take delight in doing? He will rejoice over His people and doing them good. He will plant ( fasten, fix) them in the land with His whole heart and whole soul. God can plant us where He wants us. Are we planted where He wants us to be? Is our heart planted, fixed in Him?

LET IT GO

Take my whole heart and use it for Your glory, Father.

Use my life for kingdom work.