The prophet Jeremiah was a kingdom voice whom many, in his day, wanted to silence because he spoke God’s truth. Pastor and author Mark Biltz says in today’s defiant world, God is looking for those who will speak with the same boldness as Jeremiah and not worry about the consequences.
Jeremiah’s powerful words in the Old Testament still have impact today, Biltz says. And they will encourage you to persevere in your faith despite cultural shifts and pressures, much as Jeremiah did.
“I believe Jeremiah was a prophet for his day, and in our day, we need to hear what the word of the Lord is for us,” Biltz tells Dr. Steve Greene on a recent episode of Greenelines on the Charisma Podcast Network. “By studying Jeremiah’s heart, we know he was known as the ‘weeping prophet.’ And there are many reasons why. But perhaps the greatest reason was how he reflected that God was weeping.
“Jeremiah took on God’s heartbeat, just as any parent would do when they have a wayward child or husband or wife,” Biltz says. I believe the book of Jeremiah demonstrates not only the chaos of our day in his day, but I believe it’s God’s heartbreak over the condition of the body of Messiah of today. Gold told Jeremiah that people love to praise the Lord, but they refuse to do what he says.”
“God wants to have Himself a bride who is prepared for the wedding,” Biltz adds. “So, for me, this guy had a strong desire to show the people the heart of God, which is still the same today.”
For more about how Jeremiah’s words speak to God’s people today, listen to the entire podcast. {eoa}
