Category Archives: Redemption

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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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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Poisoned water to drink

Posted on January 5, 2016 by wamplerp

How can you say, “We are wise, for we have the law of the Lord ,” when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?   The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and … Continue reading →

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A Boundary for the Sea

Posted on January 2, 2016 by wamplerp

Announce this to the descendants of Jacob and proclaim it in Judah: Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear: Should you not fear me?” declares the … Continue reading →

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Calamity in the Clouds

Posted on December 31, 2015 by wamplerp

Look! He advances like the clouds, his chariots come like a whirlwind, his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us! We are ruined!   Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked … Continue reading →

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Weeping and Pleading

Posted on December 30, 2015 by wamplerp

A cry is heard on the barren heights, the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel, because they have perverted their ways and have forgotten the Lord their God.   “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, … Continue reading →

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A Swift She-Camel Running Here and There

Posted on December 28, 2015 by wamplerp

“Long ago you broke off your yoke and tore off your bonds; you said, ‘I will not serve you!’ Indeed, on every high hill and under every spreading tree you lay down as a prostitute. I had planted you like … Continue reading →

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Like a Flooding Stream

Posted on December 18, 2015 by wamplerp

Hear the word of the Lord , you who tremble at his word: “Your own people who hate you, and exclude you because of my name, have said, ‘Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy!’ Yet … Continue reading →

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Boiling Water

Posted on December 9, 2015 by wamplerp

Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!   As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause … Continue reading →

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