"This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place."
-Jeremiah 7:3 NIV
At the opening of this scripture, we see God speaking to a crowd through Jeremiah. He basically tells the people that changes to the heart and mind affect one’s behavior. Jeremiah also warns the people of deception and to repent against all evil things and doings. Instead, they must work together and trust in God to lead them in the right direction. The people cannot automatically expect salvation, but they must also earn it. Towards the end of the scripture, Jeremiah tells the people that judgement is inevitable in hopes that they will potentially change their ways.
After reading these words, I have learned a few things. We must not use God’s name in vain and we must not oppress those who need our help the most. God is always looking for the best in people and wants to do everything in his power to lead us down the path best suited for our lives. However, we cannot expect constant security if we rebel against his wishes and words. Mistakes happen, and sometimes we do things that we know we shouldn’t. It is a fact of life. God knows this. But, if we do not learn from our mistakes and fix our wrongdoings, then we are not growing as people. God wants us to be our best selves, but how can we do this without learning and growing?
Thought-for-the-day:
The word “mistake” always has a bad connotation, but it doesn’t need to be like that. Mistakes can be seen in a negative way, but they can also be seen as a great learning experience. It just depends on how you look at them. Think about some of the mistakes you have made in the past. Did you fix them? If so, what did you learn from them? If not, how could you?
--Mackenzie Clayton
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