Words That Stand
Forever
by Inspiration Ministries
"Jeremiah took another
scroll and gave it to Baruch ... who wrote on it at the instruction of Jeremiah
all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire.
And besides, there were added to them many similar words." (Jeremiah 36:32 NKJV)
Jeremiah
carefully declared every word God had given him, even though King Jehoiakim did
not want to hear this message.
Filled
with a sense of his own power, the king decided to silence the prophet, and
eliminate the message he declared.
He
took the scroll that contained the message, cut it up into small pieces, and
cast it into a fire until it was completely burned. Nothing was left.
By
burning the scroll, he seemed to think he could eliminate God’s words as if
they had never been written.
Jehoiakim
and his friends did not seem worried at all about these actions.
They “were not afraid, nor did they
tear their garments, the king nor any of his servants who heard all these
words.”
But
they were to discover that God’s Word cannot be destroyed! That His Word is
settled in Heaven “forever” (Psalm 119:89).
Jeremiah
simply dictated the words once again.
But,
this time, even more words were added.
Jehoiakim
had learned powerful lessons: That no
person can silence God. That His Word will go forth. And that His Word stands
forever!
This
demonstrates important truths.
God’s
Word is not merely a scroll, piece of paper, or message on a computer screen.
And
the Bible is not just a book. It is packed with spiritual power.
Jesus
said that His words were spirit and life (John
6:63).
It
cannot be destroyed or erased.
These
are reasons why you should immerse yourself in God’s Word. It helps you think
His thoughts.
It
opens the door to His power.
It
provides perfect guidance and timely correction.
It
is eternally true, and stands forever.
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Prayer: “Father, I seek to fill my life with insights from Your Word. Teach me Your ways and help me live my life according to Your eternal truths. Thank You. In Jesus' name. Amen.”
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Prayer: “Father, I seek to fill my life with insights from Your Word. Teach me Your ways and help me live my life according to Your eternal truths. Thank You. In Jesus' name. Amen.”
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Are you struggling with a big decision or wondering how your eternal future will play out?
Are you struggling with a big decision or wondering how your eternal future will play out?
Why not talk to the God of the universe and let Him work in your behalf?
He says, “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).
Ask God to show you what to do. Pray the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
I admit that I am a sinner
and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to turn away from my past
sinful life and begin a new life with You.
Please forgive me. I now
receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe
and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the
dead.
I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my
Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall
call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I believe and confess that
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no man comes unto the
Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and ask
You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank You that you have
given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am born again.
Heavenly Father, thank You
for the gift of the Holy Spirit Who is in me now. I surrender my life to You. I
promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
Extended Reading: Jeremiah 36
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