Am going through the book of Jeremiah this season. What a book. I truly admire the boldness, loyalty and faithfulness that Jeremiah had in his calling. How many of us are able to wear his "shoes"? Not many in these days. But it is precisely for someone like him, I am deeply encouraged & INSPIRED.
I have learnt that success in the eyes of the world is nothing compare to the success in the eyes of my creator. To the world, Jeremiah is a failure; but to God, he is the EXACT OPPOSITE. Jeremiah was called by GOD to plant himself in the middle of the wicked city of Jerusalem & proclaimed judgement unto God's people. The Israelites were wicked, worshiped foreign gods and turned their backs away from the CREATOR. Many false prophets took the opportunity to proclaim peace within the country but they met their faith for proclaiming lies that were not from GOD.
Jeremiah, O Jeremiah, you have opened my eyes to what success means. I simply admire your pure "stubbornness" in pursuing something that is bigger than yourselves. Though you received many threats of death & physical humilation, you stood tall and firm in proclaiming the TRUTH. Indeed, God was your ROCK & the ONE who STOOD by you when you were in the midst of self-doubts, hopelessness, fears & not to mention, suffering to the point of wanting to just end your life. But you know what, your weaknessess opens the opportunity for me to see how my CREATOR had sprung to your RESCUE almost immediately after every frantic yells, you made to Him personally (frantic yells=prayers).
I could also see that my CREATOR had never leave you nor forsake you. In every moment, HE was there for you. Indeed, HE is true to this word & promises.
Because of you, Jeremiah, there were a few faithful remaining remnants who saw, heard and acted in obedience to the truth. It is because of you, they LIVED & FLOURISHED!
Because of you, Jeremiah, I am able to see the love & mercy that my Creator had for his "rebellion" children.It is Gods' very intention to bring his children back to HIM in the end. (Reality: Many who do not understand the Creator's heartbeat would have condemned that there is no God. Their logic is that a God who loves the world will not destroy it. But, if we have allowed ourselves to research more on the context of the story, the real truth is; humanity had chosen wickedness & rebelliousness in the first place). A God who is love & just, will not allow his "people" to spiral to hell. Therefore, He had no choice but to bring forth judgment. (Love, Judgement, Discipline are needed to correct a child. A loving parent corrects/disciplines their children; a people-pleasing parent will have a "monster" specially breed from home"
Dear God, thank you for teaching me lots from this book alone. I see & I will keep on learning as much as I can while I am here, still alive & kicking. What you have called me to do, I will hang on here and not let it go. The only time I will let go is so that I could let you do what you need to do BEST in that situation. Thank you for humbling, molding and refining me. I have to admit that it is embarassing sometimes but if it means bringing the best out of me for the sole purpose of advancing the work of your Kingdom, so let it be, My Lord. I am yours. Bless my work, my relationships and all that I do & think.
Love you,
Your one & only
