Things get messy

Jeremiah told those who were still in Jerusalem that they would not be killed in battle or die of starvation if they surrendered to the Babylonians. But when the leaders heard Jeremiah’s message, they went to King Zedekiah and asked that Jeremiah be put to death.

The king answered, “Do whatever you want with him.” So the men took Jeremiah and threw him into a deep, muddy pit, thinking that he would soon die.

However, when two of the officials working in the palace heard what the others had done, they went and told the king, who ordered them to pull Jeremiah out.

The men went to the storeroom and got some old clothes for Jeremiah to put under his armpits. Then they lowered a rope and pulled him out.

Can people change God’s plan for my life?

Nothing and no one can take you out of God’s will or change His plan for your life! God already knew every part of your life before you were born. He has a wonderful and perfect plan for you.

There were three kinds of people who affected Jeremiah’s life: those who were against him because of his message; the king, who did not really care what happened to Jeremiah; and Jeremiah’s friends, who risked their lives to help him by speaking to the king.

When Jesus was on earth, there were people who wanted to crucify Him; there was Pilate the governor, who did not want to get involved; and then there were Jesus’ disciples and friends. God allowed people to bring trouble and change into the lives of Jeremiah and Jesus, and through people, His will was done—just as Jesus prayed that it would be (Luke 22:42).

Verse for today

Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me…no one can snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28

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