Meditate on
these verses that Jeremiah spoke in prophesy to the people in Jerusalem.
Consider the physical and spiritual aspects of your own heart…and the hearts of
those around you.
Your
own actions have brought this upon you. This punishment is bitter, piercing you
to the heart!" My heart, my heart--I writhe in pain! My heart pounds
within me! I cannot be still. For I have heard the blast of enemy trumpets and
the roar of their battle cries. Jeremiah 4:18-19
The number one killer in the United States
is death from Heart Disease. People writhing in pain with their heart
pounding…and then stopping. Physical death.
What is causing this trauma within people’s hearts? Poor diet, lack of
exercise, stress, or lack of love? Whatever the cause it is a real killer. I
took some prescribed medication last winter for bronchitis and ended up with a
few months of racing heart issues. Heart disease is real and because the heart
is continually pumping blood throughout the body other health issues can
rapidly develop when the heart or blood vessels are compromised. Have you ever
visited an Emergency Room when someone was admitted with a heart attack? Have
you ever watched some of the medical TV shows where people have heart attacks
or heart surgery? Traumatic events. Stay healthy…or get healthy. Physically and
spiritually.
The children of Israel gave God such a hard
time. Isaiah acknowledged their rebellion against God at the beginning of his
book.
Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey
recognizes its master's care--but Israel doesn't know its master. My people don't
recognize my care for them. Oh, what a sinful nation they are--loaded down with
a burden of guilt. They are evil people, corrupt children who have rejected the
LORD. They have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him.
Why do you continue to invite punishment? Must you rebel forever? Your head is
injured, and your heart is sick. Isaiah 1:3-5
Their hearts are sick because of their
rebellion—their lack of love and respect for God. How is your relationship with
the Lord? How is your heart?
Where can we get encouragement and
strength—spiritual strength for our hearts?
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow
weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm
73:26
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health. Proverbs 15:30
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires
of your heart will also be. Matthew 6:21
Rely on the Lord for His strength. Trust
Him with your life.
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good
reputation. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own
understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to
take.
Proverbs 3:3-6
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| Prayer request as seen in Jerusalem. |
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