Jeremiah 45:5 “‘But you, are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I am going to bring disaster on all flesh,’ declares the Lord, ‘but I will give your life to you as booty in all the places where you may go.’”

HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH

Baruch was distressed.  He had heard and even written all the judgments which Jeremiah had delivered against Judah.  His heart ached for his nation and for the loss of his potential position in the country.  He believed and followed Jeremiah, yet his flesh was weak.

God is reassuring Baruch here that although all seemed lost, He would spare his life.  God had a plan for Baruch which did not involve him dying right now.  Surely, Baruch was encouraged by a spoken, private prophecy through Jeremiah to him from the very lips of God.

TEACHING MOMENT

We must remind our children that God still speaks to us.  He speaks through His Word and through His people.  When our children surrender to God’s will and allow Him to direct their lives, they will understand that God will protect and defend them until He is ready to bring them home.

Now we shouldn’t talk about death with our kids too much.  We don’t want to seem morbid or depressed.  But there may be occasions when the topic comes up. When it does, we need to remind them God has a perfect plan for their life here.  They are safe in His arms.  Death will come, but even then, as a believer, it is welcomed.

Are you in one of those “Woe moments”?  Do you feel like Baruch?  Your life seems to be falling apart.  All hope seems gone.  Your future seems bleak.  Listen!  God may be trying to send you a private message through His Word. He may be trying to speak truth through a brother or sister.  Listen.

O Father, You speak most often in that still small voice.  Help me to listen intently to Your words and trust that You know what is best for me.