Devotion:
Read Jeremiah 29:11.
It is a message first written for God’s people around 2,600 years ago. The Lord inspired the prophet Jeremiah to write a letter to the people of Judah who had been defeated by the Babylonians and carried off to exile in their land. “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce…” the message from God begins (in verse 4). The Lord wanted them to know that this time of exile would end after seventy years, and they would return to Jerusalem. Our focus verse today comes in the midst of this message of encouragement.
But the message is also one that speaks to God’s people today, no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves. It is especially meaningful to those who are struggling in any way. Be assured that God has “plans to give you hope and a future.” When we are going through tough times, it makes all the difference in the world to know that our future will not always be like that. That assurance fills us with one of the most powerful forces in the universe: hope. Be assured today that it is God’s desire to give you hope.
Personal Worship Option:
Where do you see signs of hope in the world around you? How might you offer the hope of God to others? Offer a prayer seeking eyes to see God’s hope and understanding of how to offer it.
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