I began to read in Jeremiah today and didn’t get past these scriptures:
Jeremiah 2:26-30
“As a thief is disgraced when he is caught,
so the people of Israel are disgraced—
they, their kings and their officials,
their priests and their prophets.
They say to wood, ‘You are my father,’
and to stone, ‘You gave me birth.’
They have turned their backs to me
and not their faces;
yet when they are in trouble, they say,
‘Come and save us!’
Where then are the gods you made for yourselves?
Let them come if they can save you
when you are in trouble!
For you, Judah, have as many gods
as you have towns.“Why do you bring charges against me?
You have all rebelled against me,”
declares the LORD.
“In vain I punished your people;
they did not respond to correction.
Your sword has devoured your prophets
like a ravenous lion.
Sometimes I feel that food is like an idol in my life. Even if I’m eating healthy my thoughts are on food. Here is an example if I did Intermittent Fasting, “Ok, I didn’t eat all day, so I can have _____ for supper. I can also eat ____ because I didn’t have any calories.”
What about a regular day, “I can eat ____ for breakfast because it doesn’t have white flour.”
Isn’t that still bondage? My mind is THERE.
Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
I want to think about THOSE things. Not dwell on food — whether healthy or not. You know?
Those scriptures also made me think of so many people who don’t give their lives to God, but they sure do shake a fist at Him when disaster strikes.
For some, their career is their god. All of their hope and trust is placed on what is in their bank account. But when the money is gone — who will they blame?
Jeremiah was delivering God’s Word to the people of Israel, but haven’t we ALL rebelled against God?
Romans 3:23For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
I’m sure most of you reading this post have your FACES turned towards God — not your backs. But there are those I know who have their backs turned to God. They aren’t concerned about their salvation. They are floating through this life enjoying sin (because they have no conviction). I am scared and concerned for those I know.
Believe it or not, the church we once attended hired a seminary graduate as the youth leader. HE DID NOT BELIEVE IN HELL. What? Trust me, there is heaven and hell. God doesn’t want ANY people in hell. It was created for satan and his demons, but He gives us free will. He gives us the choice.
If you are reading this and you are one who has turned away from God, NOW is the time to turn towards Him and call on His Name.
Don’t say, “Oh I believe in God” because …
James 2:19You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
It takes more on your part. You must believe that Jesus died on the cross for your sins. Ask Him to come into your heart. Give your life to Him. Maybe you were raised in a Christian home. That means nothing when you face the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. One day You will meet Him face to face. YOU have to make the decision for yourself.
I don’t normally write posts like this, so if your eyes have stumbled upon this blog — it wasn’t an accident. God loves you and wants YOU.
Please don’t delay.
Great post and great scriptures! This is the TRUTH many churches no longer teach/preach. Thanks for sharing, linking this post on my blog!
Awesome post, Beth!! It still amazes me how some believe so differently these days! It is right scary, especially when they are looked upon as "church leaders"!!
~Beth
Yes, He brought me here as He spoke to my heart about our spiritual enemies twisting the truth! Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life." I think it's a serious business when He said that. No one brings up about the topics of hell anymore. Maybe a few. We love to cozy up about nice things, His blessings and protection, but we tend to bypass those convicting and uncomfortable Scriptures, which is the TRUTH!
Thanks for this sister and God bless and protect you always.
Amen! What a great way to start my day! God has been dealing with me to JUMP head first into life…I have been toying with going back to FULL TIME TRAVELING BIG MONEY WORK…and I know it's not God's will…because the world says I need too…not what God says! THank you for this post. With that said…please pray for my middle son who wants to start a children club on campus and is ALREADY being attacked by the enemy…then it dawned on me…our children will ALWAYS be attacked by the enemy…we need to stay close to the Lord…
ANd I love meater post…we need to get back to the heart of God.
Blessings!
Great post, Beth! I believe the time to meet him face to face is coming very soon!!
Hey – this was good – I read the link from Rick Joyner you posted on FB too and I think your blog goes along with that – it's time to tear down idols in America and do what Rick said God told him was the only answer for our Nation – "seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things will be added until you". Love you!
I'm re-finding my God! Thanks for the post.
Hugs & love,
Mimi
I agree with your post. As women, we are often preparing the food and shopping for food, but we shouldn't dwell on it, we should turn our minds to things that are pure.