The Bible: Its Value
Read the Bible through:
AM – Leviticus 9-10 PM – Matthew 23
Evoking Opposition
Jeremiah 36.22-26
23 "Now it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the LORD to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people who came from the cities of Judah to Jerusalem”
Read the Bible through:
AM – Leviticus 9-10 PM – Matthew 23
Evoking Opposition
Jeremiah 36.22-26
23 "Now it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the LORD to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people who came from the cities of Judah to Jerusalem”
Our earth science class was studying the effects of the sun’s rays on different objects. On a small table, in the bright sunlight, our teacher placed a lump of soft, moist clay and a stick of butter. Several hours later, the lump of clay had become dry and hard; and the butter had melted. We learned that the sun’s rays can both melt and harden, depending upon the object.
Likewise, people react differently to God’s Word. The scroll of Jeremiah’s words that had moved the people to repent was read to King Jehoiakim and his attendants. Their hearts were so hardened that the king cut the scroll into strips and burned it in the fire. Three members of the court, however, urged the king not to burn the scroll. When we share God’s Word, it will either evoke opposition or warm hearts with its life-changing message.
Father, give me courage to share Your Word today.
