Jeremiah 26:2-3
“GOD’s Message: Stand in the court of GOD’s Temple and preach to the people who come from all over Judah to worship in GOD’s Temple. Say everything I tell you to say to them. Don’t hold anything back. Just maybe they’ll listen and turn back from their bad lives. Then I’ll reconsider the disaster that I’m planning to bring on them because of their evil behavior.”
“This is what the Lord says: Stand in the courtyard in front of the Temple of the Lord, and make an announcement to the people who have come there to worship from all over Judah. Give them my entire message, include every word. Perhaps they will listen and turn from their evil ways. Then I will change my mind about the disaster I am ready to pour out on them because of their sins.”
After chapters of judgement God says this. It is amazing. His great love for us compels him to offer a way out. He does not want to destroy us but to call us home. Judah only must turn away from evil and towards God to be healed and spared the awful judgement Jeremiah has faithfully prophesied.
Lord, pour out your Spirit upon this land that we may be convicted of our sin and long for righteousness and truth. Fill us with desire for light and hope that only you can give. Heal us Lord. May we see how desperately we need you.