In the midst of siege and captivity, Jeremiah bought a field—a sign of hope that houses and fields would once again be bought in this land. Though darkness surrounded them, this would not be the end!
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
Have you ever stepped forward in faith to trust God’s future promises? What did that look like?
The Lord instructed Jeremiah to do something that sounded absurd—to purchase a piece of local property to communicate to His people that He was going to bring them back to their homeland at a divinely appointed time in their future. The prophet did as he was told. He knew God had always fulfilled His word to His people. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Consider Jesus, pp. 127, December 27
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Takeaway Thought
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