Just When You Think Things Can’t Get Worse

by Chuck Adair on June 06, 2023

Just When You Think Things Can’t Get Worse 

Read Jeremiah 12:4a-5
Today’s Truth

Like a frustrated athlete, Jeremiah brings God a list of complaints about how God has set him up for failure. Jeremiah was trying his best to warn Judah to turn back to God or they would suffer. But nobody was paying attention. Jeremiah whined. And God answered like a tough coach at half-time: “You think this has been hard? Just wait! It’s gonna get worse — a lot worse. Rub some dirt on it, and get back in there!”

Discussion Questions
  1. When have you had the most difficulty following God’s commands?
  2. What’s one way you can submit to God’s strength this week?
  3. When life is hard, how do you turn to the Lord?
Life Application

We can’t play the game ignoring the coach. We have a mighty God who is faithful to be with us and give us peace as we trust Him and obey His commands.

Tags: isaiah, prophets

About the Author
Chuck Adair

If you ask Chuck his favorite thing in life to do, he would tell you it is the teaching and preaching of the scriptures and to call all people to engage in the great adventure of abiding with Christ. He desires to connect people with the richness, adventure, and fullness of life that comes through Christ alone and to reach the unchurched, de-churched, dead-churched, and unmoved. Chuck is married to his best friend Kristin and has two adult children, Taylor and Linley. Kris and Chuck believe the quality of their marriage rises and falls, not on circumstances or feelings, but based on their daily abiding with Jesus (Jn 15.5).

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