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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 12-15 NIV; Ch. 16 NLV

Podcast Introduction

This is Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Jeremiah 12-16. I’ll I’m calling this episode ˆGod Can Take It.”

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Comments on Jeremiah 15

Have you ever done something that you know must have disappointed the Lord? Have you ever gotten angry at God and cried out, “It just isn’t fair! YOU aren’t fair, God!” 

How do you think God reacts to us when we do that?

Here in chapter 15, Jeremiah was complaining about how he had been mistreated by the people. They didn’t like his message, and they took it out on him. And Jeremiah said, in essence, “Hey God. I have served you and done what you said. I have loved you and I have loved your Word. I’ve lived right and kept my nose clean. So why am I going through all this junk? Why is my pain without end? You, God, have misled me! I cannot rely on you!”

How’s that for a tantrum? Have you ever thrown a tantrum like that at God? 

So let’s look at God’s response. 

Look at chapter 15, verses 19-21. God says, “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them. I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue and save you,” declares the Lord. “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel.”

Notice that God doesn’t respond in kind. He doesn’t respond with frustration or anger. He just says, “Jeremiah, if you apologize for this little episode, we’re good. I’ll keep using you as my spokesman, and I guarantee that no harm will come to you because I will save you from the wicked.”

So God can take it when we have a lapse in faith and blow up at Him. He knows how it feels to be human, and how our emotions can get the best of us sometimes. Remember, He is our loving, perfect Father. He doesn’t hold grudges, but He does expect a certain amount of respect and reverence when we come to our senses.

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Jeremiah 12-16: God Can Take It (LSOYB S13E104)

[TEASER - 0:00]Why am I going through all this junk?

[INTRO S13E104 - 0:10]Coming to you from Riverside, California, this is the Lifespring One Year Bible, formerly the Lifespring Family Audio Bible, and podcasting since 2004, I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. This is the daily podcast where we'll read through the entire Bible in a year. And this is Prophecy Friday. We'll read Jeremiah 12 through 16. I'm calling the episode "God Can Take It."

Before we read, Let's pray.

Our heavenly Father, we are so thankful for your Word. And we thank you that you reveal your character to us through your Word. I pray that as we read today, you would open our eyes, open our minds and teach us. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.

All right, Beloved, are you ready? Let's go.

[JEREMIAH 12 (NIV) - 0:56]Jeremiah, chapter 12.

(1) You are always righteous, Lord,when I bring a case before you.Yet I would speak to you about your justice:Why does the way of the wicked prosper?Why do all the faithless live at ease?(2) You have planted them, and they have taken root;they grow and bear fruit.You are always on their lipsbut far from their hearts.(3) Yet you know me, Lord;you see me and test my thoughts about you.Drag them off like sheep to be butchered!Set them apart for the day of slaughter!