The example of the Ephesian church warns us that it is possible todo much for Christ and learn much about Him while loving Himlittle. How do we avoid this pitfall? - P53
One thing I have found helpful isto pauseoften amid the busyness of life to remember Jesus‘ questionto Peter: "Do you love me?" (John 21:16). In response, I turn mythoughts toward Him and answer, "Yes, I love You." These simplewords help me remember how much Jesus means to me, which inturn realigns my disordered priorities. - P53
Find Scripture passages andScripture-saturated songs that highlight who Jesus is. - P53
ContemplateHim often throughout the day. Tell Him that you love Him and askfor help to love Him more. - P53
Father, I thank you for sending Your Son, who took the judgment for my sinson the cross. - P53
I also thank you for the precious gift of Your Spirit who dwellsinside of me. You are the perfectly righteous yet merciful Judge. In Jesusname, amen. - P53
The author is tormented as he sees children dying on the streets. He comparesJerusalem‘s wound to the depths of the sea. He condemns the false prophetswho failed to expose the people‘s sins. - P55
Now, everyone who sees Jerusalemscoffs at her ruin. But all of this happened because God did what He hadplanned. He allowed Israel‘s enemies to overthrow the city. - P55
Those who pass by Jerusalem and see its devastation mock the fallencity. The city that was once called the joy of the whole earth now liesin ruins. Jerusalem‘s enemies feel vindicated and rejoice over the city‘sdownfall. - P56
However, even amid this tragedy, the author does not ques-tion God‘s Word or His faithfulness. Rather, he affirms that all this hashappened as a fulfillment of God‘s Word. - P56
God‘s Word spoken fromlong ago clearly revealed that Jerusalem would perish if God‘s peoplerebelled against Him. - P56
However, we know that this is not the end of thestory. God‘s great plan was to save those who could not save themselvesthrough the giving of His Son, the ultimate fulfillment of His Word. - P56
Father, I believe that Your Word, given to us in the form of the Bible, is trust-worthy and true. - P57
Help me to grow in the knowledge of it. Then may You leadme to share it with others. In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P57
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