Word Bearing Anguish (Jeremiah 15:10–21). Those who violate the covenant attack the messengers who bring God’s word. God’s messengers are not to bend the word to the rebellious, but let the idol worshippers turn to the Word. Trust the LORD will rescue and save his servant of the Word. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Lying Prophet Calamity (Jeremiah 14:1–9, 17–22). A drought brings the reality of our utter dependence upon God. The LORD doesn’t accept fair-weather repentance. We have brought calamity upon ourselves, our only appeal to God is not the Law, but to the character of who God is. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Unbelting Ruined Grace (Jeremiah 13:1–14). God engages performance prophesy to give discernment to Jeremiah. God says, “I will ruin the pride of my grace blessed people. I bound them to me for my renown, praise and honor, not theirs.” We are redeemed for praise, not pride. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Lame Theodicy Complaining (Jeremiah 12:1–17). We complain to God why wickedness prospers. Rather than coming at us with reason or Law, the LORD turns to us with promise. We are God’s treasured people. Even though we turn against God, He will have compassion and will replant us. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Spiritual Warfare Naivety (Jeremiah 11:18–23). The prophet says he was naïve to spiritual warfare. The LORD made known the opposition happening to him was darker and deeper. Do we see and operate out of our natural life or do we rely upon God to have our back? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Deuteronomistic Covenant Grace (Jeremiah 11:1–17). That they are standing on the promised land is evidence of God’s covenant grace. Repeatedly God warns them to obey the terms of the relationship and no longer serve other gods who are powerless to save them from wrath. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Mocking Scarecrow Idols (Jeremiah 10:11–24). The idol makers should be embarrassed for the breathless, worthless chunks of wood. God is given to his people. He is their possession, their treasure. The steps of the redeemed are directed by the Lord. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Look Who’s Talking (Jeremiah 8:18–9:6). Sometimes passages jump back and forth quickly between prophet and Lord and others. The Lord says his heart faints for his crushed people. As the Lord weeps for his own people who are wretched and deceptive, the suffering of the LORD is revealed. . #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Road Kill Liturgy (Jeremiah 7:21–34). The purpose of liturgy is not liturgy, nor is it us. God gave us a liturgy because he gave us a covenant to follow him. God sends again and again messengers. God speaks, but we will not listen, calls but we do not respond. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Copasetic Temple Lounging (Jeremiah 7:1–15). The LORD Almighty possesses God’s people as his treasure. But they should not think they can behave any way they want because they go to worship. How do we thrust ourselves away from God? (see Mark 11:17) #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah