God interestingly speaks to those that were deported from Jerusalem to Babylon through Jeremiah’s letter to them amidst their time’s of controversy and wonder in that land where they had been deported to
God tells them that after seventy years are over, He will attend to them ( Visit them)
- God tells them that He knows the plans He has for them
- Brother, sister you may have been struggling for quiet purpose of time but the Lord is saying that He knows the plans that He has for you. Plans to give you a future that you long for. Plans to give you an expected end Jeremiah 29:10-11[10]For thus says the Lord, When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you and keep My good promise to you, causing you to return to this place.[11]For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) What did The Lord through Jeremiah the prophet tell the Israelites that had been deported from Jerusalem to Babylon?
b) Are you aware that God knows the plans that He has for you?
c) Do you know that God has plans for you?
d) Underline purpose of note as due to our teaching
e) What is the applicability of this as due to our day to day life
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus am grateful that for sure indeed you have great plans for me and you alone knows the plans that you have for me