Heralds Digest

“Come up, O horses, and rage, O chariots! And let the mighty men come forth: The Ethiopians and the Libyans who handle the shield, And the Lydians who handle and bend the bow...The nations have heard of your shame, And your cry has filled the land; For the mighty man has stumbled against the mighty; They both have fallen together.”” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭46:9, 12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.46.9,12.nkjv The thought of the exploits in might (physical, financial, and political) comes with some sense of confidence. While the lack of might brings emotional discomfort, life appears relatively comfortable with a privileged sense of might, compared with the invisible confidence of trusting in divine abilities. As a symbol of strength of might, the people of God are easily driven to the altar of trusting in the strength of horses, rages, and chariots. Unfortunately, many innocent people are freely intimidated and frivolously oppressed, especially when men become intoxicated with the strength ...

“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.” ’ ”” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭45:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.45.5.nkjv The earthly expectation from the expeditions of human intelligence and material resources is, at least, meaningful appreciation. However, the desire for material gratification would readily prevent the inspiration and discovery of great talents and new innovations. Baruch the scribe was caught in the web of failed earthly expectations and discouraging outbursts. And the counsel of the Lord to him was “Do not seek them [earthly expectations]; for behold, I will bring adversity on all flesh”. The price of earthly expectations is not always commensurate with the prize, which is ultimately adversity and the anguish of the soul. However, the Lord promises all who seek those things which are above “But I will give your l...