Bible Explorer for the Young (Jeremiah - Part 2)Sample

God’s Prize to You

Jeremiah 45:5

And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I will bring adversity on all flesh,” says the Lord. “But I will give your life to you as a prize in all places, wherever you go.

Baruch was a scribe, who wrote all God’s words given through Jeremiah. After seeing all the adversities that Jeremiah went through for the sake of following God’s command, Baruch started to question God about the value of his life. God knew Baruch’s heart and talked to him. 

God could easily break down what He had built.  God could pluck up what He had planted. God encouraged Baruch to rely only on God as the One who gave him life, instead of chasing for the worldly things in life.

There is no point in seeking great things for ourselves. Let’s receive God’s gift of life. And that shall be as a prize to us, wherever we go. The number of likes on your Facebook, the number of followers on your Instagram, or the number of views of your Insta story is nothing compared to God’s prize. 

Prayer

Dear God, help me to live for Your glory, not just for my own ambition or desires. I seek Your eternal prize. Amen.