WHERE YOU ARE
Today's reading: Jeremiah 27-31

"The Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, send this message to all the captives he has exiled to Babylon from Jerusalem. Build homes, and plan to stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food you produce. Marry and have children. Then find spouses for them, and have many grandchildren. Multiply! Do not dwindle away! And work for the peace and prosperity of Babylon. Pray to the Lord for that city where you are held captive, for if Babylon has peace, so will you." Jeremiah 29:4-7 NLT

Jeremiah, by God, is telling the Jews who were captured and taken away from Jerusalem how they should live while in captivity.

He tells them to 'live'.

He tells them to make homes. To have roots. To live life.

He tells them to pray for this pagan country who has taken them hostage.

Really?

While they are in a place they don't want to be? Doing things they probably don't want to do? Away from the land they love? Restricted?

Yes, pray, he tells them.

I believe that's what God is asking us to do while we are captives of Earth, too.

Live. Pray. Touch the lives of each and every one He places in your path.

We will only be here a while, then we will be home--make the most of every moment.