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Today is Saturday August 29, 2009 and we will be completing our studies in the book of Jeremiah, please read chapters 51-52 in your Bible or Click Here to read them. http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-august-29

Today's Message: State of Confusion
With all of the events surrounding the world today we can easily be in a state of confusion, but thankfully we have a loving God who is not here to condemn the world, but save it.

The spectacular empire of the Chaldeans surpassed anything the world had ever known. Its capital, Babylon, appeared invincible, with walls over 300 feet high and wide enough for chariots to ride two abreast. The empire was enjoying absolute rule over all the nations when Jeremiah foretold of it's fall. “Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD's vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence. Babylon hath been a golden cup in the LORD's hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad. Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed. We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies. The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.” - Jeremiah 51:6-10. What God is telling His people is that there will come a time when Babylon will fall and they need to be ready to leave. The word Babylon in Hebrew means confusion, He is telling them to come out of the confusion and save their souls. It is your eternal soul that is at stake, and not your flesh body that will be lost by your participation in the land of Confusion.

God allows confusion to test His children, but it really is not that confusing, God wrote each of us a personal letter that allows us to come out of confusion, that letter is the Bible. Although there are many events in the Bible that take place well before we were even thought of, it contains all the answers to every problem that we have and gives us instructions on how to live the best life we can live regardless of the circumstances we face. Every story contains, history, knowledge, instruction, and an abundance of other things that we can learn from and not just to fear God's wrath. Jesus, who is the Word in the flesh said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” - John 3:16-18.

God loves us and wants us to be prepared, He does not expect us to know everything, but what He does expect is that we study this letter so we will not be deceived when confusion surrounds us. I will tell you that I was out Thursday morning witnessing to people with my church when we ran into a man that was confused about God because his wife died, this happened ten years ago. He was reading books that put him in that confusion and that is what happens to many who begin reading these so called spiritual books, they do not help, but hurt people. This is all the work of Satan, planting confusion into Christian's to get them away from God. We always need to be ready and prepared for the unexpected, because Satan is around and about planting all with confusion. We need to take on the whole armor of God with us daily so we can withstand all of Satan's confusion, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” - Ephesians 6:13-17.

I will be the first to admit that I do not understand many of the events that had taken place over the years, from the Bible and those that I know now, but I will say that every event has a meaning and lesson to it. Often you will hear people question God after reading about events that have taken place in the Old Testament, but think about it. Did God really cause all the destruction? He warned them many times about things that would take place, just as He is warning us about things that are taking place right now. It's the people that caused the destruction, not God, yes He could have stopped it, but would they have learned if He did. Paul said, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” - Ephesians 6:7-9. Take a look at people who are constantly in trouble, they come to you for help, you help them and they go right back to doing the things they did, never attempting to change their ways. However, if they get into trouble and have to suffer and face the consequences of their actions they will learn to change their ways. We do not have to live in a state of confusion, there is a season of life and of death, of happiness and of sorrow, of growth, and of famine, regardless of whether or not we are a Christian. How we choose to handle these situations all comes down to whether or not we put our faith and trust in God. We can overcome all confusion, simply by trusting in God to help us through all our circumstances.

Today's Prayer:

Dear God,
Lord, I am thankful for the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures that provide an objective and accurate guide for every season of my life. The Bible is a lamp unto my feet and a light for the path that lies before me. It comforts, teaches, convicts, corrects, and trains me in the ways of godliness. Though many will choose other authorities to guide their lives, I choose Your Holy Word to equip me for the works You’ve called me to do.  In Jesus' Name........Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and weekend.
God Bless You,
Christina

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