Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares
the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future.
When Israel lay devastated in the face of a ruthless enemy
that would rob all the glory and strip bare the very soul of God's people, God
issues his promise. While the destruction visited upon them was in response to
their rebellion and sin, God's punishment wasn't punitive alone, but
redemptive. In their destruction, God promised prosperity, hope, and a future.
Just as a doctor must cause pain when he sets a broken bone so it may heal,
God's discipline is not capricious but curative, and ultimately life-giving.
Thought for today:
Can I accept correction?
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