Jeremiah 2.31-4.18; Colossians 1.1-17; Psalm 76.1-12; Proverbs 24.21-22

Watching a movie a second time is not nearly as exciting as seeing it the first time through, yet there is something exciting about being able to enjoy a movie because you know the outcome. Life can be the same way. If you know the outcome of your life, if you are confident in the hope you have, you have a much different perspective on your life. How is our confidence in the hope we have in God able to create a better lived life for us?

Questions:

“Fickle Israel.” What did Israel do to gain such a moniker and how would you like to have to live that reputation down?

Pray Colossians 1.9-12 as your prayer for others today.

What vows do you make to the Lord and how do you work to keep them?

Why does disaster hit rebels suddenly? Why would we want to follow them in the first place?