Book of JeremiahSample

OBEYING THE VOICE OF GOD 

Jeremiah was commanded by God to redeem the field from his cousin in Anathoth. Whereas in Zedekiah's reign, Babylon was threatening Jerusalem to be defeated. Jeremiah had been told by God that Nebuchadnezzar would take Zedekiah and conquer Jerusalem. In a situation like this, actually it was a real loss to invest in the form of land. Who can guarantee that the land will still be owned? What if the Babylonians plundered the land? But that was the command of God and Jeremiah was obedient.

Jeremiah obeyed the Word of God even though he did not understand its meaning. Even though Jeremiah asked God for the meaning, in Jeremiah's prayer we find out that he understood God's love and justice. Jeremiah's prayer is not born from unbelief, but incomprehension. Even so, Jeremiah continued to trust and rely on God. He chose to obey God’s command.

We learn that obedience to God will have a very positive and eternal impact on our lives. Do not rely on human beings who will not last eternally. Let us remain faithful and obedient to the word of God (for God is the source of eternity), though sometimes we do not understand and even feel God's commandments do not fit our current situation. God is never wrong in His plan. Let us strengthen our faith so we can always obey Him.

Obedience is not done with our own strength, but the Holy Spirit who is in us who gives the ability to be obedient.