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“If I go out to the field, Then behold, those slain with the sword! And if I enter the city, Then behold, those sick from famine! Yes, both prophet and priest go about in a land they do not know.’ ”” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭14:18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.14.18.nkjv There appears too much emphasis on speaking opportunities in life and ministry that little or no emphasis is mostly accorded to silence opportunities. In spite of the fact that the scriptures encouraged swiftness to hear than to speak, many motivational speakers understand the unfortunate futility in the virtue of silence. Unlike Jeremiah, motivational priests and prophets in the days of prophet Jeremiah prefer the craving of the people’s attention by mining the minds of the people. Unfortunately, no one can specialize in searching the heart of fellow men without misfiring; yielding to the temptation of replacing heavenly inspiration with earthly intelligence. Whereas, silence is always a virtue, especially when there is n...

“Why should You be like a man astonished, Like a mighty one who cannot save? Yet You, O LORD, are in our midst, And we are called by Your name; Do not leave us!” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭14:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.14.9.nkjv The maintenance of active account comes with the provision of all services for productivity. But whenever the subscription of services in the account expires, the physical presence of hardware may not guarantee the flow of services. This was the cry of Jerusalem when the presence of religious rituals and all the symbols of service failed to produce the freshness of the presence of God. It is not enough to be called by the name of God; the grace of God must consistently influence the daily action of those who are called by the name of the Lord. God’s people actually cried ‘Do not leave us’ when God was apparently asking ‘Why are you leaving me?’. The reality is that it is possible to be actively engaged with daily activities at school, in the society, and at the ...

“I have seen your adulteries And your lustful neighings, The lewdness of your harlotry, Your abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! Will you still not be made clean?”” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭13:27‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.13.27.nkjv The conflict of the carnal minds with sin slavery and the clueless captivity is futile, without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. Sin is spiritual and the carnal mind do not have a fair level playground for a reasonable confrontation. However, access to affluence and literal influences often provide the possibility of an improved standard of living. Captive minds can now purchase dignified rehabilitation kits without the humble submission of the hearts for regeneration. Whereas, true and clean change comes only through conviction and conversion of the heart. Although the pride in the heart of man always prevents cleansing from his unconfessed sins, purity of hearts only come through boldness before the throne of grace. Whenev...

““Therefore you shall speak to them this word: ‘Thus says the LORD God of Israel: “Every bottle shall be filled with wine.” ’ And they will say to you, ‘Do we not certainly know that every bottle will be filled with wine?’” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭13:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.13.12.nkjv It is often said that darkness is simply the absence of light. Reluctancy to invite the light into a room is simply a strategic reservation of the room for darkness. While the heart of man loves the freedom to explore the taste of the world and all its worldliness, the religious mind finds relieve in the reservation of some time and space for religious rituals in order to fulfill all righteousness. Unfortunately, divine inspiration cannot work with partial occupancy. Therefore, the people of God were apparently told “All rooms were reserved for intoxication rather than inspiration”. No matter how heavily engaged in secular activities, spiritual productivity is possible with the decisive saturation o...

“For as the sash clings to the waist of a man, so I have caused the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah to cling to Me,’ says the LORD, ‘that they may become My people, for renown, for praise, and for glory; but they would not hear.’” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭13:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.13.11.nkjv Human talents naturally seek attention of people for praise; and the social media now offers unlimited access for promotion of celebrity. Unfortunately, praise-hungry people can not afford the incompatibility of the price of sobriety and the prize for superiority. Whereas, praise people do not need earthly audience for the appreciation of the gift of God. Praise is comely for those who abide and remain in the Lord and the fellowship of His words. It is the inner voice of confirmation as God’s people that provokes unlimited joy and satisfaction, even in the most unfriendly situations and environment. Conversely, talents devoted to attracting unholy ‘likes’ on the socially me...

““If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, Then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, In which you trusted, they wearied you, Then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭12:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.12.5.nkjv God’s response to Prophet Jeremiah’s query on “Why the wicked does prosper?” appears simple and straightforward. The winning way and the wicked way are always constructed in series; while the end of the latter is always the beginning of the former. And since the wicked way is considered the gym space for the winning way, every serious-minded athlete is expected to pay with appreciation for the services. Anyone who hate the gym for his experience of pain is not prepared for the race of life. Unfortunately, the weary walk on wicked way destroys the purpose of God in the life and ministry of God’s elects. Whereas, the scriptures admonish the righteous to always look away from the pain, if Jesus the auth...

“Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? But You, O LORD, know me; You have seen me, And You have tested my heart toward You. Pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, And prepare them for the day of slaughter.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭12:1, 3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/jer.12.1,3.nkjv There is always no perfect answer to the question “why does wicked way prosper?”, especially from someone who is not involved in the act of wickedness. An atheist will readily justify his hard stance with queries like ”Where was God during the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre towers on September 11, 2001?” However, the experience of Prophet Jeremiah in the question room shows that sincere souls often have a fair idea of the fruitfulness in wickedness. Wickedness of men often promotes intimacy with God. Unfortunately, believers who are called to a lifestyl...