Shephatiah son of Mattan, Fedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah was telling all the people when he said, "This is what the LORD says; 'Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague, but whoever goes over to the Babylonians will live. He will escape with his life; he will live.' And this is what the LORD says; 'This city will certainly be handed over to the army of the king of Babylon, who will capture it.'"
Then the officials said to the king, "This man should be put to death. He is discouraging the soldiers who are left in this city, as well as all the people, by the things he is saying to them. This man is not seeking the good of these people but their ruin."
It is always good to follow God. I know this and have experienced this fact, yet I find myself complaining and following my own desires so often.
I'm so thankful that God never let's me go. And that I am miserable when I stray from him.
Let's make a commitment each day to follow God, even though our circumstance may not make sense. His ways are higher than our ways. Our loving God always has our best interest in mind. Let us praise him and trust him:)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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