God's Word for You

This sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 explores the meaning, purpose, and spiritual depth of the Lord's Supper. It warns against divisions within the church and superficial ritualism, calling believers to examine their hearts and approach the table with humble faith in Christ. Pastor John Wiers explains how the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death, nourishes the soul, and strengthens unity in the body. Rooted in Scripture and Reformed theology, this message reorients our focus from mere tradition to the spiritual reality of feeding on Christ. A powerful call to return to the heart of communion: grace through a worthy Savior.

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.

What does success look like to you? If it's about "having all the stuff" and life being picture-perfect, you're chasing the wrong picture of success that will give you joy. Politics and money are unstable and unsatisfying; and if we seek for peace of mind in those things, we will always be disappointed. But God is higher than even the highest government official, and our lives are not measured by the abundance of our possessions. Riches can perish through misfortune, and you can't take any of it with you anyways; so why should we spend our time chasing after these things of the world? Success is not about having more; it's about enjoying the simple blessings and good things that God gives us in this life! Our treasure is secure in heaven; what more can we need? Christ became poor for our sakes, so that we might be rich in thankfulness, contentment, and joy. Dwelling with Him in heaven, where there is no oppression, and where He has made all things new – that is success!

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.

If we are going to make vows and promises before the Lord, He does not let us take them lightly. We are to approach the Lord in a spirit of worship and reverence, as Jesus taught His disciples to do – not using Him as a bargaining chip. How do you view God? What is your attitude when you worship? Do you see God as a tool to help you achieve your own ends? Or do you love Him as the all-glorious One Who is worthy of all praise, honor, and reverence?

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.

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.

Mankind naturally desires fame and the glory that comes with it. We want our life to mean something and be significant. Yet no human glory lasts forever. It all fades away. Wisdom can potentially raise up those who are lowly and despised; but in the end, we are eventually going to be forgotten, as the fickle heart of man moves on to the "next popular thing." But Jesus is the wise King whose fame endures forever! He gets all the glory forever, everywhere. He was despised and without reputation and died in humilation, yet He won the greatest victory the world has ever seen, and He is now exalted to the right hand of the Father. We get the blessing of serving and working for a glory that never fades! In every daily act of life that we do for Christ, there is eternal significance and glory laid up in heaven for eternity. Why are you doing what you're doing with your life? Is it from a spirit of pride, so that you get glory for yourself; or is it from a spirit of love, so that Jesus gets the glory?

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.

20% of Americans – and 1 in 3 young people – feel lonely everyday. Part of what makes us human is our need for relationships. That is why companionship is such a blessing. God designed us to be in fellowhip and community with one another, showing our love for our spouse, our family, and the Body of Christ in a pratical way. Do we live with the goal of amassing wealth and living in isolation at the top of "the ladder"? Or do we live like Christ, in such a way that other people may flourish and be blessed and have a better life? Even Jesus surrounded Himself with 12 close companions. And He poured out His love and died for us so that we can love others. We weren't designed to live life alone, and Jesus actually commanded and exemplified quite the opposite.

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.

A (About): Jeremiah delivers God's message to King Zedekiah: the Lord Himself is opposing Jerusalem, and only surrender will preserve life. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 21:5 — "I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and with a strong arm, even in anger and fury and great wrath." C (Call to Action): Live faithfully to the Lord, repent of sin, and place no ultimate trust in earthly nations or rulers, but in Christ alone.

A (About): God declares judgment on Judah for idolatry, child sacrifice, and hardened hearts, using a shattered pot as a symbol of irreversible destruction. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 19:15 – "Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Behold, I will bring on this city and on all her towns all the doom that I have pronounced against it, because they have stiffened their necks that they might not hear My words.'" C (Call to Action): Reject all forms of idolatry, remain faithful to God, and humbly listen to His Word.

A (About): Jeremiah is persecuted by Pashur for speaking God's truth, yet he boldly prophesies judgment against him and Judah for their lies and idolatry. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 20:6 – "…to whom you have prophesied lies." C (Call): Receive God's Word with humility, even when it convicts, and repent rather than resist.

A - What is this passage about? This passage reveals the betrayal Jeremiah faced from those who should have upheld God's Word—priests and prophets. It highlights both the plotting against him and his imprecatory prayer asking God for justice against their wickedness. B - Best verse to summarize this passage: Jeremiah 18:20 – "Shall evil be repaid for good? For they have dug a pit for my life. Remember that I stood before You to speak good for them, to turn away Your wrath from them." C - What are we called to do? We are called to trust God's justice even when betrayed, to pray for our enemies, and to discern when strong prayer is needed against evil within God's people—always submitting to God's will and sovereignty.

A (About): This passage is about God using the image of a potter and clay to reveal His authority over nations, and Israel's stubborn refusal to repent despite God's clear warning of judgment. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 18:12 – "And they said, 'That is hopeless! So we will walk according to our own plans, and we will every one obey the dictates of his evil heart.'" C (Call to Action): We are called to reject the stubbornness of Israel, to turn from the dictates of our own hearts, and to humbly submit to God's reshaping of our lives through repentance and faith.

A – About: God calls His people through Jeremiah to repent by honoring the Sabbath, promising blessing if they obey, but warning of judgment if they persist in profaning it. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 17:24–25 – "And it shall be, if you heed Me carefully… then shall enter the gates of this city kings and princes sitting on the throne of David… and this city shall remain forever." C – Call to Action: Keep the Lord's Day holy by resting in Christ, refraining from unnecessary work, and using the time for worship, fellowship, and gratitude.

Relentless toil and the pursuit of wealth that is driven by envy and selfish jealousy ultimately leads to a meaningless existence. We are called to work hard for God's glory – but life is more than work. Our value is not based on our work or the stuff that we seek to build up and accumulate; our value is because God loved us, regardless of anything else. He loved us enough to give us Christ Jesus, appoint us as heirs of righteousness, and give us a spirit of contentment. We can rest in the Lord, knowing that we are treasured by Him, and so we don't need to serve money or be filled with selfish ambition for our own little kingdom. We can rest in Christ!

In this Book, "the Preacher" is wrestling with the hard things in life. One of those hard things is the injustice, oppression, and abuse that are so often seen in this world. But it won't always be this way! God is the ultimate Judge, and He will judge the world in righteousness and truth. This should fill us with comfort and hope. Even though tyrants abuse their power today, there is a day coming when God will make all things just and right. He is the Redeemer of the oppressed and the Just Judge of all the world. And even though we ourselves have sinned and broken God's Law, His justice for our sins was poured out on Jesus; and in Him, we may find mercy and enjoy everlasting life with Him when we die!

A - About: This devotional unpacks Jeremiah 17:1–13, emphasizing the consequences of Judah's unrepentant sin, the futility of trusting in man, and the blessing of trusting in the Lord. It contrasts spiritual dryness with fruitfulness and reminds us that God alone searches and judges the heart. B - Best Verse: "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord." — Jeremiah 17:7 (NKJV) C - Call to Action: We are called to reject trust in man and instead turn our hearts fully to the Lord, drawing from Him as the only true source of living water.

A – About: Jeremiah prays for healing, salvation, and strength as he faces persecution for proclaiming God's judgment. He finds comfort in God's presence and trusts Him even in the coming day of doom. B – Best Verse: "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise." (Jeremiah 17:14 NKJV) C – Call to Action: Trust the Lord as your refuge in hardship. Do not fear judgment or opposition, but walk in peace, knowing He is your Shepherd and defender.

A – About: This passage from Jeremiah reveals God's merciful plan to restore His people from exile and extend salvation to the Gentiles. Though judgment falls because of sin, God promises redemption, revealing His might and covenant faithfulness to all nations. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 16:19 – "O Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come to You from the ends of the earth..." C – Called to: We are called to repent of worthless idols, trust in God's strength, and rejoice in His redemptive work. He is our refuge in affliction and our fortress in weakness—turn to Him, worship Him, and be a witness to His salvation among the nations.

A - About: God commands Jeremiah to live as a sign of coming judgment. The people of Judah will suffer devastation, not because of ignorance, but because they and their fathers deliberately forsook the Lord, followed idols, and pursued the evil in their own hearts. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 16:11 — "Because your fathers have forsaken Me," says the Lord; "they have walked after other gods and have served them and worshiped them, and have forsaken Me and not kept My law." C - Called to: We are called to reject sin, remember God's mercy, and obey Him from the heart. We must not follow the impulses of our own hearts but remain faithful to the Lord who warns us with love and truth.

A - About: This passage is a lament from Jeremiah as he pleads with God amidst judgment on Judah. It reveals Jeremiah's pain, confusion, and his struggle to reconcile God's justice with personal suffering. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 15:18 – "Why is my pain perpetual and my wound incurable, which refuses to be healed? Will You surely be to me like an unreliable stream, as waters that fail?" C - Call to Action: We are called to trust God's presence and enduring mercy, even in times of deep personal lament, confusion, or judgment.

A – What is this about? This devotional explores God's response to Jeremiah's lament, revealing that God calls him to return, be refined, and be set apart as His mouthpiece despite opposition and hardship. B – Best verse to summarize: Jeremiah 15:20 – "And I will make you to this people a fortified bronze wall; They will fight against you, But they shall not prevail against you; For I am with you to save you And deliver you," says the Lord. C – What are we called to do? We are called to remain faithful in speaking God's truth, even when it's difficult or rejected. We're exhorted to trust God's presence and strength in trials and to avoid conforming to those around us at the cost of compromising our calling.

A – About: Jeremiah 14 addresses Judah's severe drought as a symbol of spiritual famine. Despite God's clear warnings, the people persist in sin. False prophets offer empty reassurances, while Jeremiah pleads for mercy on behalf of the people. God declares judgment, yet His covenant remains remembered in prayer. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 14:20–21 "We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness and the iniquity of our fathers, for we have sinned against You. Do not abhor us, for Your name's sake; do not disgrace the throne of Your glory. Remember, do not break Your covenant with us." C – Call to Action: We are called to take sin seriously, repent genuinely, and trust in God's covenant faithfulness. Even amid hardship, we must cling to Christ, intercede for others, and uphold truth over comforting lies.

A – About: God declares His final judgment on Judah due to persistent rebellion. Even great intercessors like Moses or Samuel would not sway His decision. The sins of Manasseh and the nation's unrepentance have led to irreversible destruction. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 15:6 – "You have forsaken Me," says the Lord, "You have gone backward. Therefore I will stretch out My hand against you and destroy you; I am weary of relenting." C – Called to: Turn from sin with urgency. Do not presume upon God's patience. Flee to Christ, who bore the judgment we deserve, and live in faith and repentance.

A - About: God's warning of judgment against Judah for their pride and spiritual adultery. Though the people ignore His Word, God still pleads with them to repent and be cleansed. B - Best Verse: "This is your lot, the portion of your measures from Me," says the Lord, "Because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood." – Jeremiah 13:25 (NKJV) C - Call to Action: Turn your ears to God's voice. Reject the idols of the heart and remember the Lord. Repent of compromise with the world and seek cleansing through Christ.

A – About: God warns Judah through Jeremiah that their spiritual drunkenness—pride, idolatry, and self-glory—will lead to their destruction. His patience has limits, and judgment is coming. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 13:14 (NKJV) – "And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together," says the Lord. "I will not pity nor spare nor have mercy, but will destroy them." C – Called to: Repent of spiritual pride and live as children of God, not to earn His favor but in response to His love. Trust Christ, who bore the wrath we deserved, and walk humbly in obedience out of love for Him.

A – About: This devotional explores Jeremiah 12, where the prophet questions God about the prosperity of the wicked. God's response challenges Jeremiah to endure hardship with strength, reminding him of greater trials ahead and emphasizing God's justice, judgment, and future mercy. B – Best Verse: "If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?" – Jeremiah 12:5 (NKJV) C – Called to: Persevere in faith despite injustice, trust in God's timing for judgment and restoration, and honor His name through obedience to Christ—not by returning to ceremonial laws, but by conforming to His will through the Spirit.

A - About: This passage illustrates how Judah's pride led to its ruin. Through the symbolic act of burying and retrieving a ruined sash, God demonstrates how His people, once close to Him, became worthless because of their disobedience and idolatry. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 13:11 – "For as the sash clings to the waist of a man, so I have caused the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah to cling to Me," says the Lord, "that they may become My people, for renown, for praise, and for glory; but they would not hear." C - Called to: We are called to reject pride and listen to the Lord. Rather than trusting in our own status or strength, we must remain humble, obedient, and attentive to God's Word—lest we, too, become spiritually unprofitable.

Too often in life, we strive to find something in this world to fill our hearts with the joy and peace that can only be found in Christ alone. Solomon knew well what our human life is like. He frustrated himself with working endlessly for things that fall apart. He chased after academic pursuits and found no satisfaction in them, either. Nor did he hold back from building an empire and indulging in pleasure. Simply "upgrading" our lives will not bring satisfaction. And everything in our lives will be left behind us when we die, and we'll have zero control over them. Only Christ can ever satisfy our souls! We can thank Him and find simple joy in the good gifts He's given us. Stop striving, and receive joy from His hands! Seek after His Kingdom, not a vain empire of your own.

A – About: This devotional reflects on God's covenant with His people from Jeremiah 11, emphasizing the consequences of their disobedience and idolatry. It underscores how Israel turned from God's commands and followed the evil of their own hearts. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 11:10 – "They have turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers… They have gone after other gods to serve them." C – Call to Action: We are called to remain faithful to the Lord, reject idols of the heart, and love God with all our being, remembering His redemption and mercy.

A – About: This passage reveals the danger Jeremiah faces from his own townspeople for faithfully delivering God's message. Despite their schemes to kill him, Jeremiah entrusts his cause to the Lord, who promises judgment against the unrepentant. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 11:19 – "But I was like a docile lamb brought to the slaughter… Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, and let us cut him off from the land of the living…" C – Call to Action: We are called to speak truth boldly, even when it puts us at risk. Confront falsehood with love, pursue peace, and be courageous in holding to God's Word, even if it means facing opposition from those closest to us.

A - About: This devotional contrasts the living God with lifeless idols, emphasizing God's unmatched power, creation, and authority over all things. It warns against the futility of idolatry and reminds believers that those who make and worship false gods become like them—dull-hearted and foolish. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 10:16 – "The Portion of Jacob is not like them, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; The Lord of hosts is His name." C - Call to Action: Worship the living God alone with reverence and awe. Reject all false idols—whether physical or spiritual—and trust in the One who made and governs all creation.

A — About: This devotional discusses God's impending judgment on Israel due to idolatry and unfaithfulness. It reveals God's grief over His people's rebellion, highlighting His righteous anger and loving correction. Jeremiah's prayer seeks God's justice, not wrath, and models humble submission. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 10:24 – "O Lord, correct me, but with justice; not in Your anger, lest You bring me to nothing." C — Call to Action: We are called to cultivate soft, humble hearts, willing to be corrected by God and by others through His Word. Remain teachable, stay away from spiritual dullness, and surround yourself with people who speak truth in love.

A — What is this about? This passage is a divine call to lament over sin and impending judgment. God commands professional mourners to wail, symbolizing the depth of spiritual ruin and social collapse due to Israel's unfaithfulness. Despite external religiosity, their hearts remain uncircumcised. God reminds His people that true glory is not found in wisdom, strength, or wealth—but in knowing and delighting in Him. B — Best verse to summarize this passage: Jeremiah 9:24 – "But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the Lord. C — What are we called to do? We are called to grieve over sin, turn our hearts to God, and glory only in truly knowing Him. We must examine whether our hearts are spiritually circumcised, delight in what God delights in—His righteousness, justice, and steadfast love—and walk as faithful citizens of His kingdom.

A (About): This passage reveals God's sorrow and righteous anger over Judah's persistent idolatry, deceit, and rejection of His law. It highlights divine judgment as a just response to generational disobedience and spiritual adultery. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 9:13–14 — "Because they have forsaken My law which I set before them... and walked after the dictates of their own hearts." C (Call to Action): We are called to reject self-led living, abandon deceit and idolatry, and walk humbly in obedience to God's Word, depending on Christ's righteousness alone.

A. What is this about? This passage confronts the horrific sin of Judah: child sacrifice and idolatry. God's people rejected His voice, followed their own imaginations, and committed atrocities He never commanded. Judgment comes because of their cruelty, defilement, and rebellion. B. Best verse to summarize: Jeremiah 7:31 — "...to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire, which I did not command, nor did it come into My heart." C. What are we called to do? We must not follow our own hearts, but rather trust and obey the Word of the Lord. We are called to holiness—rejecting self-made religion and living by the Spirit through Christ. Abide in Him, cherish life, and walk in His ways with humility and fear.

A - About: This devotional from Jeremiah 8 warns against spiritual complacency, false teachers, and persistent sin. Despite signs of judgment, the people refuse to repent, placing trust in false peace and rejecting God's Word. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 8:11 — "For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of My people slightly, saying, 'Peace, peace!' When there is no peace." C - Call to Action: We are called to reject false comfort, repent from hidden sins like covetousness, and walk in the truth of Christ's commandments, trusting not in our wisdom but in God's Word.

After experiencing all the riches and pleasures of this world, King Solomon in his old age decided that everything in this world is vanity, just as we so often find today. Our cars break down, our houses need repaired, and people fail us. What is the point of your life? The world will always try to make you find joy and ultimate purpose and comfort in something other than Christ. But He alone is the substance of our hope. Our satisfaction is only fulfilled in Him, for He has given us purpose both in this life and the life to come!

A – About: This passage rebukes Judah for trusting in outward religion while living in rebellion. God exposes their idolatry, injustice, and false assurance, warning of coming judgment and urging true repentance. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 7:23-24 – "Obey My voice, and I will be your God... Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but followed the counsels and dictates of their evil hearts..." C – Called to: We are called to reject empty religion, repent genuinely, obey God's Word, and trust in Christ's righteousness instead of religious symbols or traditions.