Monthly Archives: January 2016

Like a Wasteland

Posted on January 31, 2016 by wamplerp

For this is what the Lord says about the palace of the king of Judah: “Though you are like Gilead to me, like the summit of Lebanon, I will surely make you like a wasteland, like towns not inhabited.   I … Continue reading →

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Cool Waters from Distant Sources

Posted on January 29, 2016 by wamplerp

Therefore this is what the Lord says: “Inquire among the nations: Who has ever heard anything like this? A most horrible thing has been done by Virgin Israel.   Does the snow of Lebanon ever vanish from its rocky slopes? Do … Continue reading →

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Roots by the Stream

Posted on January 25, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord . That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they … Continue reading →

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An Old Apple Tree

Posted on January 24, 2016 by wamplerp

I will send four kinds of destroyers against them,” declares the Lord , “the sword to kill and the dogs to drag away and the birds and the wild animals to devour and destroy. I will make them abhorrent to … Continue reading →

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Do Idols Bring Rain?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by wamplerp

Have you rejected Judah completely? Do you despise Zion? Why have you afflicted us so that we cannot be healed? We hoped for peace but no good has come, for a time of healing but there is only terror.   We … Continue reading →

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Famine and Sword

Posted on January 22, 2016 by wamplerp

Then the Lord said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their … Continue reading →

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Unfilled Jars

Posted on January 21, 2016 by wamplerp

This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought:   “Judah mourns, her cities languish; they wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem.   The nobles send their servants for water; they go … Continue reading →

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Darkening Hills

Posted on January 18, 2016 by wamplerp

Hear and pay attention, do not be arrogant, for the Lord has spoken.  Give glory to the Lord your God before he brings the darkness, before your feet stumble on the darkening hills. You hope for light, but he will … Continue reading →

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A Linen Belt – Ruined and Completely Useless

Posted on January 17, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord said to me: “Go and buy a linen belt and put it around your waist, but do not let it touch water.” So I bought a belt, as the Lord directed, and put it around … Continue reading →

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Just be Held…

Posted on January 16, 2016 by wamplerp

You are always righteous, Lord , when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? You have … Continue reading →

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