NOT JUST SURVIVE

Baca: Jeremiah 25: 1-14

Since the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon, King of Judah, until today, so it was twenty-three years old, the word of the Lord came to me and constantly I pronounce it to you, but you don't want to listen to it. (Jer. 25: 3)

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Bacaan tahunan: Isaiah 54-58

Nostalgia at the depot during the lectures, subscriptions of beef, I am amazed by the father of a 20 years ago already meracik soto. "Enjoy, Pak Kok, work here?" Sadly he replied "well, gimana lagi mas, I have no other skills." Ah, pity was the father. Just persevere in the work that is not preferred, because it doesn't know anything else he can do to connect live.
The Prophet Jeremiah delivered the rebuke of the Lord to his people. It was done for 23 years. Definitely not a place to work because most people do not like to be rebuked. However, he does it constantly (paragraph 3). These words in the original languages, shakam, describing something that is done with diligent, persistent, and excited. Jeremiah was simply persist, he realized perfectly well his work is important for God. The nation should be rebuked to repent and not perish! Shakam can also mean waking up in the morning with preparing for intentionally, for example when will travel far, belligerent, or worship. Seems to be the Prophet to prepare each day with God and the word of God met continually come to her. This makes it able to persevere through hard times.
How we live our work and service for this? More like a seller soto above or the Prophet? Today some people have lost their life's passion. They still do, but without heart. Just hold on. Let's evaluate our purpose built and work every day. Create commitment for diligent preparation for spiritual supplies every morning! Please God give the spirit and wisdom for the work entrusted him. --ICW

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