Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Scripture

“For whenever I speak, I must cry out, I must shout, ‘Violence and destruction!’ For the word of the Lord has become for me a reproach and derision all day long.” Jeremiah 20:8

Reflections

When you see something that isn’t right, do you turn your head the other way?

Do you feel it within your gut when you hear about child abuse, exploitation, domestic violence, starvation, unemployment, the destruction of our environment, wars, lawlessness, inadequate health care, and reckless spending at the cost of future generations?

We could try to ignore such things with the hope of being unstained by the world.  But, we are still in the world.  God has high hopes to accomplish something through us.

Those who have the word of God within them will find it hard to be silent.  God does not call his people to be idle.  He calls us to be a light to the nations, exposing the darkness within our world.  He empowers us to be agents of healing and peace.

The prophet Jeremiah couldn’t be silent, even when it meant the people would not like hearing what he had to say.  Nor can we be silent.  We may not fix everything on our own but with the power of God, all things are possible.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for your Word which helps me to see good apart from bad.  Stir me within when I see wrong in our world.  Use me to help mend your creation.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13