Song # 2082 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah regarding the prophets as we read in chapter 23.
My heart is broken within me; all my bones tremble. I am like a drunken man overcome by wine, because of the Lord and His holy words (Jeremiah 23:9). The land is full of adulterers; because of the curse the land lies parched and the pastures in the desert are withered. The prophets follow an evil course and use their power unjustly (Jeremiah 23:10). “Both prophet and priest are godless; even in my temple I find their wickedness” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:11). “Therefore their path will become slippery; they will be banished to darkness and there they will fall. I will bring disaster on them in the year they are punished” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:12). “Among the prophets of Samaria I saw this repulsive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray” (Jeremiah 23:13). “And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen something horrible: They commit adultery and live a lie. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no-one turns from his wickedness. They are all like Sodom to me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah” (Jeremiah 23:14).
Thought for today: trust in God today and prepare for your tomorrow.
Thought for the future: while God is with us we need not fear whatever is ahead of us. Where will you spend your eternity?