I brought you into a bountiful country, to eat its goodness. But when you entered, you defiled My land and made my heritage an abomination.     Jeremiah 2:7 NKJV

The Lord is telling Jeremiah to let the Israelites know that after all He has done for them, they have rejected Him and have rebelled against Him. They were about to face severe judgment.

They were God’s chosen people. God had delivered them out of slavery in Egypt. He had parted the Red Sea for them. He had led them through the wilderness. He had led them through the Jordan River on dry ground. He had brought down the walls of Jericho for them and won countless battles for them.

Yet, they worshiped other Gods. They did not bring God honor, glory, and praise. Instead, they rebelled against Him. So, I ask this question, was all God had done for them not enough or was it not good enough? When you think of all the miracles he performed for them like raining manna down out of the sky when they were hungry and bringing water from a rock to quench their thirst, how could they follow false prophets and worship false gods?

But then wouldn’t you have to ask why we do the same things? God gives us life. He offers eternal life in heaven. He gave His Son to die for our sins (John 3:16). If we choose to live in His shelter, He protects us (Psalm 91:1). He offers us refuge in times of trouble (Psalm 91:2). He offers to fight our battles if we choose to allow Him to do so (Psalm 46:10). So why do we listen to false preachers and worship false gods? Is He not good enough? Has He not done enough or provided enough?

Why do we betray Him? Why do we live our lives in a way that does not bring Him glory, honor, and praise? I can read about those Israelites and be incredulous at their stupidity, but then I have to face my own stupidity. I have to think about the times I lived my life in a way that brought no honor to God. I have to think about the times I deliberately sinned and betrayed Him.

All the while, He was with me waiting patiently for me to come to my senses. I thank Him for being a loving God who is willing to accept me back into His loving arms. All I had to do was confess my sins to Him, repent, and ask for His forgiveness. He gave it so graciously, just as His word promises He will do in 1 John 1:9. He is faithful, and I must be faithful to Him as well.

Yesterday, we did a study in Sunday School about getting to the root of our sins. Often, I didn’t even realize I was sinning. I was not in close enough communication with Him to be convicted by the Holy Spirit. Once I drew closer to God, I got that gentle nudge when I was messing up.

Once I began to trust in Him with all my heart, and not rely on my understanding, He guided me on the right path. (Proverbs 3:5-7). When I asked for wisdom and discernment, He gave it to me without scolding me for my prior stupidity (James 1:5).

I don’t know about you, but I know God has been so good to me. Even times in my life when I thought things couldn’t get worse, God was working these things out for my good (Romans 8:28). God knows what my future holds. He knows what I need. He is there for me 24/7. He is not only enough, He’s everything to me.

I am ashamed of the times I rebelled against Him. I am brokenhearted over the times my sin broke His heart and caused Him to grieve. I am striving to do my best to honor Him with the way I live my life today. I am so thankful He never gave up on me.

He is there for you. He is waiting for you. If you have not trusted Him as your Lord and Savior, there is no time like the present. If you have not surrendered your life to Him, what are you waiting for? I truly believe we are in the end times; we don’t know if we have another minute. Don’t waste the time you have. Surrender to Him today. Love Him with all your heart, soul, and mind. Serve Him. It’s a decision you will never regret.

Don’t take my word for it, try it for yourself.

Have a great day!