When I enter Jeremiah 16, I enter a chapter of restriction, not release. The Lord speaks to Jeremiah and tells him not to marry, not to participate in funerals, not to attend celebrations. Every normal rhythm of life is withheld from him — not because Jeremiah is unworthy of blessing, but because Jeremiah is separated... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 15 — When Calling Feels Like a Curse
Jeremiah 15 opens with a shocking statement. God tells Jeremiah that even if Moses and Samuel, the greatest intercessors in Israel’s history, stood before Him to plead for the nation, He would still refuse to turn away judgment. In other words, the rebellion in Judah had reached such depth that even prayer could not reverse... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 14 — When God Uses Drought to Break Self-Sufficiency
Jeremiah 14 has become more than a historical prophetic text to me; it has become a mirror. When I read this chapter, I do not simply learn about Judah’s drought — I feel my own droughts rising to the surface. This chapter opens with a description of physical dryness that symbolically exposes spiritual dryness. And... Continue Reading →
The Ruined Belt: A Warning Against Pride (Jeremiah 13)
Jeremiah 13 records one of the most dramatic symbolic actions in the Old Testament. Instead of merely speaking a message, God requires Jeremiah to live it. The Lord tells him to purchase a linen waistband and wear it against his body. The Hebrew word used here for “waistband” or “belt” is אֵזוֹר (ēzôr), a term... Continue Reading →
Running With Horses: A Pastoral Commentary on Jeremiah 12
Jeremiah 12 opens with one of the most honest prayers found in Scripture. Jeremiah looks at the world around him and asks God a question many of us have wrestled with: “Why does the way of the wicked prosper?” He sees people who reject God, yet seem to flourish, grow wealthy, and live without consequences.... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 11 — When Covenant Becomes Performance Instead of Relationship
There are moments in Scripture when God’s voice does not thunder — it aches. Jeremiah 11 is one of those moments. It is not merely a chapter of judgment or discipline; it is the cry of a wounded covenant Partner. When I first read Jeremiah 11 deeply, I realized God wasn’t angry because laws were... Continue Reading →
When Idols Replace God: Insights from Jeremiah 10
Introduction — When People Replace God There are chapters in Scripture that confront the human soul like a mirror. Jeremiah 10 is one of them. It exposes the contrast between: The living God Man-made idols The early verses almost feel sarcastic — Jeremiah mocks idols as lifeless block statues that must be nailed down so... Continue Reading →
JEREMIAH 9: BOASTING IN NOTHING BUT KNOWING GOD
“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this:that they have the understanding to know Me…” — Jeremiah 9:23–24 INTRODUCTION: WHEN SUCCESS ISN’T ENOUGH I used to think success would fix everything. Especially... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 8: A Prophetic Message for Today’s Church
Introduction: Jeremiah’s Cry in a World That Wouldn’t Listen Jeremiah 8 is one of the most heartbreaking chapters in Scripture. The prophet’s words echo through the centuries, revealing the pain of a people who had drifted so far from God that they could no longer recognize His voice. Judah’s rebellion wasn’t just political or moral,... Continue Reading →
Jesus in New York — A Century of Change, One Unchanging Savior
From 2025’s bright LED billboards in Times Square to the crackle of streetlamps in 1925, the city has transformed in every visible way. Buildings rose higher, fashions evolved, languages blended, and technology reshaped how we live and connect. But amid a century of constant motion, one truth remains: Jesus never changes. Imagine Him walking the... Continue Reading →