The
false prophets say, “Peace, peace ... when there is no peace” - “They
dress the wound of God’s people as though it were not serious” (Jeremiah 6:14).
The true prophet of God comes with a very different message. He says,
“Do not say, ‘This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord,
the temple of the Lord!’” (Jeremiah 7:4).
A faithful exercise of prophetic ministry is very demanding.
Nevertheless, the Lord gives His servants the strength to say, with
conviction and confidence, “I can do everything through Him who gives me
strength” (Philippians 4:13).
As this ministry is faithfully exercised, there is a deep satisfaction
in the soul and an increased confidence in God: “Wisdom is sweet to
your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your
hope will not be cut off” (Proverbs 24:14).
Psalm 48:1-14 Lord, we worship You in the place of worship – “Within Your Temple, we meditate on Your unfailing love.” Help us to go out from there, and play our part in seeing that Your praise “reaches to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 48:: 9-11). How will other people know of Your love, if we don’t tell them? How will they find their way to Your House, if we don’t invite them? When we share Your Word with others, help us to remember Your promise: “My Word… will not return to Me empty, but will… achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).
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