Jeremiah 2:1-3:5
Has a nation changed its gods,
Jeremiah 2:11-13
even though they are no gods?
But My people have changed their Glory
for that which does not profit.
Be appalled, O heavens, at this;
be shocked, be utterly desolate,
declares the LORD,
for My people have committed two evils:
they have forsaken Me,
the Fountain of Living Waters,
and hewed out cisterns for themselves,
broken cisterns that can hold no water.
This is just one of many rich images in today’s reading that the LORD uses to illustrate the utter insanity of Israel’s rejection of the LORD. For centuries Israel has had the LORD God Almighty, the Fountain of Living Waters, ready and willing to pour out His blessings of life, of loving kindness, of protection, and of welfare. Yet for centuries Israel has persistently turned away from the LORD, forsaking Him and going their own way, pursuing other gods and alliances with other nations, looking for love and life in all the wrong places — anywhere other than God — hewing out broken cisterns that can hold no water. Yes, the whole universe should be appalled at this.
But it is not only ancient Israel that behaves this way. Just look around. Just look within.
Perhaps it’s time to listen to Jeremiah and repent. Let’s abandon those broken cisterns and turn to the Fountain of Living Waters for a good long drink.
The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
Revelation 22:17