The people are NOW coming to the Lord, now that the consequences have started happening, but it’s too late. He gave them lots of opportunities to repent and be saved, but they refused. And now, it’s time for judgement.
But there are false prophets saying that everything will be fine. When I first listened to this chapter from The Daily Audio Bible Podcast, I felt sympathy for the people because Jeremiah was saying all the other prophets were wrong, and the others were saying Jeremiah was wrong. How were they supposed to know who to believe? We have this going on in our own land right now because some people think we are in the end times and others do not.
But it all comes down to spending time with God. Jeremiah knew the truth because he spent time with the Lord and the Lord told him the truth. God will tell us the truth, too, if we ask and spend time with Him. One of the fruits of the Spirit is discernment of spirits- meaning you can tell a false prophet from a God-given prophet.
Lord, today I pray You tell me the truth and reveal Yourself to me. I ask for the gift of discernment so I know who and what to believe. Thank you for Jesus so we are forgiven for our sins. Thank you for the Holy Spirit so we can have a relationship with You. In Jesus name, amen.
Living Life with Jesus 