Playing Nice At Religion (Jeremiah 6:9–15). The Word of God is offensive and repulsive to those play at religion. These people will not be ashamed for detestable conduct. Even the priests and prophets are working religion for greedy gain. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Our Oceanic Boundaries (Jeremiah 5:19–31). Senseless, foolish people are blind and deaf forsake the living God. We should fear the LORD who simply uses sand to hem in the ocean and works the Law for stubborn hearts. The people love preachers who preach their words not God’s. . #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Commitment Averse Rockheads (Jeremiah 5:1–9). Stubborn false swearing believers seek to break the bonds with God. The Lord asks why he forgive children who go after “no gods” idols. Though his words will burn up unrepentant believers, yet God will not completely destroy. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Unrelenting Spoken Word (Jeremiah 4:9–10, 19–28). We foolishly want to be unaccountable for sin and resent the Law. Bringing wrath on unrepentant believers agonizes God’s heart. Yet God will not and cannot turn from his unrelenting word. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Adulterous Spiritual Pretenders (Jeremiah 3:6–18). Even after King Josiah’s spiritual revival and seeing the destruction of neighboring Israel, Juda continued to prostitute herself with false idols. One day the covenant of the Law will be superseded by the throne of Jerusalem, the Cross. (2 Kgs 22-23) #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Forsaking Living Water (Jeremiah 2:1–13). What fault do we find with God that we abandon him for idols? What we worship determines our value. Don’t try to live out of your own dried up reserves, but turn to the life-giving spring of life. (John 4:14, Rev 21:6) #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Summoning Boiling Judgment (Jeremiah 1:11–19). The Lord is watching his word work and be fulfilled. Because they worship the work of their own hands, God is summoning the very opponents of God’s people. The prophet is to trust God is with him and will rescue him. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Lord Infused Word (Jeremiah 1:1–10). The Word of God to Jeremiah and changes his life. God called him to task before he was even born. “Go where I send you and say what I tell you.” God’s word exercises a power that pulls down and builds us. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Rejoicing Resurrection Refuge (Psalm 16). God alone is a believer’s inheritance. Keeping our eyes on the LORD we will not be shaken though we go through death. We can rest secure in this mortal flesh knowing we have unending life and joy in His eternal presence. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ResurrectionPsalm

Paying Heed To Such (1 Corinthians 16:10–24). Do we treat God’s workers of the Word with honor? Or do they fear speaking to the Word to the congregation or don’t even want to show up? To be a serving leader in the church show themselves submitted to the Lord and devoted to serving God’s people. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians