Coffee and Devotions

A - About: Jeremiah, though imprisoned and surrounded by Jerusalem's destruction, obeyed God by purchasing land as a sign of future restoration. B - Best Verse: "For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land." (Jeremiah 32:15 NKJV) C - Call to Action: We are called to trust God's promises, even when circumstances seem hopeless, knowing He fulfills His word.

A – About: Jeremiah prays, wrestling with God's command to buy land while Jerusalem faces destruction, showing faith mingled with human doubt. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 32:25 — "And You have said to me, O Lord God, 'Buy the field for money, and take witnesses!'—yet the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans." C – Call: We are called to trust and obey even when God's instructions seem unclear, bringing our doubts and "why" questions honestly to Him in prayer.

A – About: God promises a new covenant, not like the old one that Israel broke, but one written on the heart, marked by forgiveness and restoration through Him. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 31:34 – "For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more." C – Call to Action: Trust Christ, the fulfillment of this covenant. Walk in His ways, rejoice in His forgiveness, and live as His redeemed people.

A (About): God hears Israel's sorrow and promises restoration. Though Rachel weeps, He assures that His people will return and find mercy. B (Best Verse): "Set up signposts, make landmarks; set your heart toward the highway, the way in which you went. Turn back, O virgin of Israel, turn back to these your cities." (Jeremiah 31:21, NKJV) C (Call to Action): Repent from wandering and trust God's promise of restoration through Christ.

A - About: God promises restoration, peace, and justice for His people, assuring them that judgment will not last forever and each will bear responsibility for their own sin. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 31:25 — "For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul." C - Call to Action: We are called to trust God's promises, rest in His care, and live as sojourners with our hope set on the heavenly city Christ has prepared for us.

A – About God promises restoration, gathering His scattered people, and turning their sorrow into joy through His everlasting love. B – Best Verse Jeremiah 31:3 – "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you." C – Call We are called to rejoice in the Lord, trust His unfailing love, and walk in His care with thanksgiving.

A (About): Jeremiah writes God's words to the exiles in Babylon—live faithfully, seek the city's peace, ignore false prophets, and trust God's promise of restoration after seventy years. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 29:11–13 – "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you... You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." C (Call): We are called to trust God's purposes, pursue peace where He has placed us, and seek Him wholeheartedly while awaiting His promised future.

A (About): God speaks through Jeremiah to assure Israel that though they are exiled and suffering justly for their sins, He will restore them, break their bondage, and raise up the Son of David to reign. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 30:8–9 – "For it shall come to pass in that day, says the Lord of hosts, That I will break his yoke from your neck, And will burst your bonds; Foreigners shall no more enslave them. But they shall serve the Lord their God, And David their king, Whom I will raise up for them." C (Call): We are called to trust God's providence, endure trials with faith, and serve Christ, the Son of David, with confidence that He brings redemption and purpose through suffering.

A – About: This passage is about God commanding Judah and the surrounding nations to submit to the rule of Babylon, because He Himself had given Nebuchadnezzar authority. False prophets were spreading lies, but Jeremiah faithfully declared God's hard truth. B – Best Verse: "Therefore do not listen to your prophets…for they prophesy a lie to you" (Jeremiah 27:14, NKJV). C – Call to Action: We are called to trust God's Word even when it is hard, reject false teaching, and submit to His truth, knowing Christ's yoke is easy and His burden is light.

A — About: Jeremiah confronts the false prophet Hananiah, who promised quick relief from Babylon's oppression. Instead, God reaffirms His harder word—judgment and submission under Nebuchadnezzar. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 28:15-16 — "Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, 'Hear now, Hananiah, the Lord has not sent you, but you make this people trust in a lie. Therefore thus says the Lord: 'Behold, I will cast you from the face of the earth. This year you shall die, because you have taught rebellion against the Lord.'" C — Call to Action: Reject false promises that tickle the ears. Trust God's Word even when it brings hard truths. Follow Christ faithfully in suffering, knowing His promises are sure.