Jeremiah 38:4
“These officials told the king, ‘Please, kill this man. He’s got to go! He’s ruining the resolve of the soldiers who are still left in the city, as well as the people themselves, by spreading these words. This man isn’t looking after the good of this people. He’s trying to ruin us!’”
“So these officials went to the king and said, ‘Sir, this man must die! That kind of talk will undermine the morale of the few fighting men we have left, as well as that of all the people. This man is a traitor!’”
If I were in Jerusalem during this siege I would probably agree with these men. God’s messages through Jermiah seem to go against the national interest. Would I have missed God’s direction if I’d lived in ancient, besieged Jerusalem? I hope, with the many messages that preceded Nebuchadnezzar’s appearance I’d have been wise enough to heed God’s word. Without the presence of God’s Spirit within me, convicting me, who knows?
Oh Lord! I am afraid of myself. Without you I could so easily go astray. Please keep me close and tuned in. I want to be all yours. Your Spirit within is my only hope.