August 2, 2018
What does it say?
While imprisoned, Jeremiah was urged by the Lord to purchase land which was occupied by the enemy. He prayed and received confirmation on his purchase.
What does it mean?
Purchasing land currently occupied by enemy soldiers was counterintuitive. When you add the fact that Jeremiah’s own king had imprisoned him, and the city was about to be overtaken, none of it made any sense. Yet Jeremiah trusted and obeyed the Lord’s instructions. Jeremiah’s purchase of the land was a symbolic act, revealing that the exile would be temporary. The Lord would prove faithful to restore the land, even though it seemed unrealistic at the time. God reminded Jeremiah that nothing is too hard for Him!
How should I respond?
At times, God calls us to get out of our comfort zone and do something that doesn’t seem to make sense. God’s call to action usually comes through prayer or through the study of His Word. You have two choices when God prompts you to act: obey or disobey. Obedience is born of trust in the One who is asking you to act. What do you think God is calling you to do presently? How will you respond? He will never ask you to do anything that is outside His will or His Word. Even though you may not understand “Why?” or “How?” – remember that nothing is too hard for the Lord!