TEN DAYS Jeremiah 42 A lot can happen in

TEN DAYS

Jeremiah 42
A lot can happen in ten days.
Johanan and his officers who had killed Ishmael, the king of Babylon’s appointed governor in the land were en route to Egypt with many people.
Stopping at Bethlehem they enquired of Jeremiah regarding their future and they promised obedience no matter how difficult God’s guidance was.
That was ten days ago.
How is it possible that we can be at one moment passionate and surrendered to God but a few days later reject the word of God?
1. Past blessing can blind us from God’s direction.
a. We fall in love with the blessing not the blesser.
40:12 the people had known a great harvest.
2. Past grievances can tempt us to be free from any more tensions in life.
a. We fall in love with peace not the giver of peace.
Gedaliah was assassinated, they slaughtered Ishmael and now they are heading to Egypt for a peaceful life, v14.
3. Present fear will narrow the options down of what is possible and the fear becomes all-comsuming.
a. We fall in love with fear and not fear who we love.
God tells them what He would continue to tell generations of people: Do not be afraid for I am with you and will save and deliver you, v11.

Ten days ago they sounded committed to God. But no matter your words and intentions it is what’s in your heart that will determine what you do.