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October 23 – Two Songs

Read: Jeremiah 42:1-44:23, 2 Timothy 2:1-21, Psalm 92:1-93:5, Proverbs 26:3-5

Whether we like it or not, we will obey the Lord our God to whom we are sending you with our plea. For if we obey him, everything will turn out well for us. (Jeremiah 42:6)

Relate: There was a really catchy song playing nonstop on the radio way back when I was in high school. You might have heard it:

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“It’s like rain on your wedding day. It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid. It’s the good advice, that you just didn’t take…” sing that line again. “Its the good advice, that you just didn’t take.” Ever been there? Ever asked someone for their opinion or their advice and then didn’t take it because it didn’t line up with what you had already decided to do? What if you were asking that advice of God?

React: There’s another song that was also very popular but much more recently:

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“Jesus take the wheel. Take it from my hands. Cause I can’t do this on my own. I’m letting go. So give me one more chance. To save me from this road I’m on.” Wouldn’t it have been awesome if the Israelites, after asking God which way they should go actually followed the advice God gave them. Wouldn’t it have been awesome if they sang the latter song when asking rather the first one decades later. Not one of those who disobeyed God that day ever made it back home. Not one. Who would have thought… it figures.

Respond: God help me to be obedient to You. You have shown me which way to go. You’ve given me 66 books worth of instructions and have placed Your Spirit in me to lead and guide me. There is no lack of advice. But all too often there is not nearly enough obedience. For that, I’m sorry. Help me to better follow through.