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

Do Not Ignore or Reject God’s Call

1 Thessalonians 4:8

So the person who refuses to obey this teaching is refusing to obey God, not man. And God is the One who gives us His Holy Spirit.

In Singapore, when someone is being caught eating or drinking in the MRT, he will have to pay a fine up to SGD 500. If he fails to pay, it does not mean he can get away with it and be free from the fine. He might need to face a bigger consequence.

Through Jeremiah, Baruch wrote God’s word on a scroll. It was all about God’s prophecies and His calling to King Jehoiakim and the people to repent before it was too late. Instead of accepting God’s word and repenting, King Jehoiakim showed his disbelief in God and burned the scroll. He thought that by burning the scroll, everything written in it would not come true. He was wrong! Eventually, everything took place and he and his whole family perished.

We should be grateful when we are being reminded to repent. Do not ignore or reject His call. Because, if we do, the consequences of our sins might be worse. Don’t dwell in sins. God’s word is the truth, and the truth can set us free from sin. 

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for always reaching out to me first. Cleanse my heart. I want to always respond to Your call. Amen.