Coffee and Devotions

A (About): Jeremiah's vision of two baskets of figs shows how God uses exile for both judgment and restoration—He disciplines the rebellious and refines His faithful people. B (Best Verse): "Then I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart." (Jeremiah 24:7 NKJV) C (Call): We are called to turn our hearts fully to the Lord, even through hardships, trusting His providence and rejoicing in His refining work.

A (About): God warns Judah through Jeremiah that because of their persistent disobedience and idolatry, they will be taken into Babylonian exile for seventy years. Yet, He promises justice on Babylon afterward. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 25:11 — "And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years." C (Call): We are called to turn from stubborn hearts, listen to God's Word, and trust His sovereign plan, knowing He is King over all nations and works redemptively even in discipline.

A - About: This passage warns against false prophets who speak lies, deceive God's people, and claim visions not from the Lord. God promises judgment upon them for perverting His word. B - Best Verse: "Is not My word like a fire?" says the Lord, "And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29, NKJV) C - Call: We are called to test every teaching against Scripture, reject false messages, and cling to God's true Word revealed in Christ.

A — About Jeremiah faithfully delivers God's word despite opposition, is put on trial, but spared, while another prophet, Uriah, is executed for the same message. God's patience offers real opportunity to repent, even when people resist. B — Best Verse Jeremiah 26:3 — "Perhaps everyone will listen and turn from his evil way, that I may relent concerning the calamity which I purpose to bring on them because of the evil of their doings." C — Call to Action We are called to faithfully proclaim God's truth, endure hostility without fear of man, and trust His wisdom in how we respond to trials and persecution.

A - About: God declares judgment on all nations, reminding them that if His own people face His wrath, others will not escape unpunished. He is the righteous Judge of the whole earth. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 25:29 – "For behold, I begin to bring calamity on the city which is called by My name, and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished, for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth," says the Lord of hosts. C - Call to Action: We must warn others that judgment is coming, rest in Christ's righteousness, and trust God's perfect justice.

A – About: God rebukes corrupt shepherds but promises to raise a righteous King from David's line—Jesus Christ, the Lord our Righteousness. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 23:6 – "Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS." C – Call: Trust in Christ as your righteousness, walk in His ways, and rest in His perfect judgment and salvation.

A – About This passage shows God's judgment on King Jehoiachin (Coniah), who would not prosper, nor would his descendants sit on David's throne. Because of disobedience, exile came. Yet it points us to Jesus, the true Son of David, who perfectly obeyed and reigns forever. B – Best Verse Jeremiah 22:30 – "Thus says the Lord: 'Write this man down as childless, a man who shall not prosper in his days; for none of his descendants shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David, and ruling anymore in Judah.'" C – Call We are called to trust in Christ's perfect obedience, not our own. Out of gratitude for His finished work, we are to walk in loving obedience, guided by His Spirit.

A — About: God warns the kings of Judah that justice, mercy, and faithfulness to His covenant are non-negotiable. Righteousness brings restoration; disobedience brings destruction and disgrace before the nations. B — Best Verse: "Execute judgment and righteousness, and deliver the plundered out of the hand of the oppressor… But if you will not hear these words… this house shall become a desolation." (Jeremiah 22:3–5, NKJV) C — Call to Action: Imitate Christ, the perfect King who fulfilled God's law, by living with justice, mercy, and covenant faithfulness in every area of life.

A (About): Jeremiah rebukes Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim, exposing their unjust reigns built on pride, greed, and oppression instead of righteousness and justice. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 22:15–16 — "Did not your father eat and drink, And do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him. He judged the cause of the poor and needy; Then it was well. Was not this knowing Me?" says the Lord. C (Call): We are called to pursue justice, righteousness, and humility before God—seeking substance in Christ, not empty appearances.

A — About: Jeremiah wrestles with the heavy cost of proclaiming God's Word, enduring ridicule yet unable to remain silent because God's message burns within him. B — Best Verse: "But the Lord is with me as a mighty, awesome One." (Jeremiah 20:11, NKJV) C — Call to Action: Trust God's strength, remain faithful to speak His truth, and praise Him even in hardship.