Jeremiah 36
Dear RTB’ers,
Today, the Scroll – #1 and #2. Over the next few chapters you will begin to see why I like the book of Jeremiah so much: (1) the Lord speaks to him and he listens, (2) he does the Lord’s bidding, speaking whatever he is told, in spite of opposition, (3) even with the resistance and persecution, he continues following the Lord’s instructions – he is persistent!! (4) the Lord watches over him and protects him, and (5) the words that he speaks come to pass. I love Jeremiah’ persistence in the face of opposition! To paraphrase St. Paul, “He knows Him in Whom he has believed”. (See II Timothy 1:12.)
So, the scroll… First, dictated by Jeremiah to Baruch (v. 4); then read by Baruch to “all the people” in the temple (v. 10); word brought by Micaiah to Jewish officials (v. 13); the scroll read by Baruch to the officials (v. 15); the beginning of the scroll read by the officials to the king (v. 23); the scroll burned by the king (v. 23); a second scroll dictated by Jeremiah to Baruch, And many similar words were added… (v. 32). Persistence!!
So, how are we doing with persistence? Maybe in prayer and daily devotionals? Maybe against temptation? Maybe in service when we are growing tired? Maybe simply resting in who God is and who we are in His sight? Not to worry – He persists whether we do or not. Persistence!
Blessings.
See also: July 10 (2023) / Jeremiah 36:1-10; 25:1-14; 36:11-32; 45; 15:10-21.