Devotional on Jeremiah

2009 – Mt Ranier National Park, WA

Loving, doing, and fixing
Jeremiah 9: I’m God…these are my trademarks.
Jeremiah says that certain things define God. First, he says that God acts “in loyal love.” Centuries later John will declare that “God is love” but Jeremiah has already beaten John to the punch. God thinks of himself in terms of his faithful love for his Creation; for you and me. Second, I see that he does “what’s right” and sets “things right and fair.” The Lord fixes things. He doesn’t leave them as he finds them. Right now, Godโ€™s at work “fixing” this broken world and he won’t rest until heโ€™s done it. Finally, God delights in “those who do the same things.” The Lord isn’t working solo in his “loving, doing, and fixing” efforts in this world. Heโ€™s very pleased when we join him in these things. Once I respond to his love and his “setting things right” in my life, he invites me to join him in what heโ€™s doing in the world. When I do that, it’s a delight to him.
Take Away: The Lord isn’t working solo in his “loving, doing, and fixing” efforts in this world โ€“ rather, he invites us to join him in this great work.

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