I cannot seem to get Jeremiah 15:19, out of my head - This is how the Lord responds; "If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them, do not let them influence you."
Each part of this verse has a "give and take" to it;
- If you return - I will restore
- If you speak good words - you will be my spokesman
- Influence them - do not let them influence you
Scripture is full of give and takes; you want to be first, then be last, you want to live, then die, you want to be served then serve others! Over and over again God calls us to do something with our lives. Our faith is not to be passive, but active. An active faith makes the difference in our life and in the lives of others. The prophet Jeremiah was able to be an influence because he was actively doing the will of God. This week you have a choice; will you be influenced or will you be the one who influences others - it all depends on how you live out your faith; actively or passively. May you live out your faith actively this week!
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