A New Covenant: A Study in Jeremiahنموونە

What does it say?

God showed Jeremiah two baskets of figs representing the people of Judah. The Lord would destroy the unfaithful but would give the faithful a new heart to know Him

What does it mean?

God’s desire has always been to have a relationship with His people. He has done whatever was necessary to display his unending, steadfast commitment to loving and caring for them, even in their unfaithfulness. God made it clear that He would purge the land of evil by removing and destroying those who turned Jerusalem against Him. But God still had a people. The remnant would return to the land and be restored to God. One day they would be devoted to knowing Him with their whole hearts. They would be His people, and He would be their God. There would be no place for idolatry.

How should I respond?

God still requires His people to have a wholehearted commitment to Him. The Holy Spirit prompts us to remove influences that make us callous to sin. The Lord wants to purge anything from your heart that takes a higher priority than your relationship with Him. Sometimes, there is gentle nudging. At other times, He convicts with more significant force. He will do whatever it takes to bring you to a place of complete commitment to Him. What is the Lord doing right now to bring you to such a place? God’s love is steadfast, and His commitment to you never wavers. How will you respond?