SAFE
Today's reading: Jeremiah 37-41

"...The Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I will do to this city everything I have threatened. I will send disaster, not prosperity. You will see its destruction, but I will rescue you from those you fear so much. Because you trusted me, I will preserve your life and keep you safe. I, the Lord, have spoken!" Jeremiah 39:16-17 NLT

In this passage, Jeremiah was speaking to Ebed-melech, but I believe He is also speaking to us...

He's telling us bad things will happen. Some we bring upon ourselves, some we are exposed to because of this sin-filled world we live in.

He's giving us assurance. He will be near. He will not leave us. He will not allow us to endure it alone.

He will keep us safe. Maybe not our bodies. Maybe not our homes. Maybe not our checkbooks. Maybe it won't be evident in our circumstances. Maybe it won't be seen by everyone else. Maybe we won't even feel like it...

But the part of us He is most concerned with, our hearts and souls, He will keep safe.

When we trust Him.