Jeremiah 42:21

 

And I have this day declared it to you, but you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God in anything that he sent me to tell you

 

The remnant that remained in Jerusalem after its fall to Babylon came to Jeremiah asking him to pray to God concerning their plan to escape to Egypt. They begged him to pray to the Lord on their behalf, committing to do whatever the Lord instructed. Yet even as Jeremiah declared God’s response, he predicted their disobedience. 

 

Apparently, the people only wanted God’s approval for their plans. When Jeremiah told them that they would die if they went to Egypt, but live if they remained in Jerusalem, they rejected his godly counsel and left for Egypt anyway. 

 

Many people today are like this. They don’t really want to hear and obey the Word of the Lord. They just want the Lord to bless the plans and choices they have already made. Not many will actually repent of their backward choices and turn to follow the Scripture. 

 

What are you planning today? Are you asking God to bless your plans or to direct your path? Are you wanting God to bless your own plans, or seeking the God's will even if it means going against your own desires?

Are you wanting to hear from God but already decided what you want Him to say? 

 

Prayer Points

 

1. Father, let Your Word transform my heart and mind. Shape my decisions, guide my steps, and lead me to live in obedience to You.

 

 

2. Father, cultivate in me a spirit that listens attentively to Your Word and the prompting of the Holy Spirit. May I not only hear but act on Your instructions with faithfulness.

 

 

3. Father, keep my heart away from the temptation to deceive myself into thinking my plans are Yours

 

 

4. Lord, grant me the courage to follow Your path, even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular. Remind me that Your plans are for my ultimate good and Your glory