God's favor seems to extend to the exiles who were taken to Babylon, but not to the exiles who ran to Egypt. I suppose the former have the "advantage" of bearing the punishment for sin that Jeremiah and others had foretold. The latter attempt to escape punishment for sin and continue to reject the word of the Lord through Jeremiah.
Today's scripture reading tells how the exiles in Egypt are held accountable for their sin, rebellion, and disbelief.
My heart's desire is to become as faithful as Jeremiah, even to the point of facing and fighting against opposition to the end of my life. But I don't know for sure that I possess either the courage or the stamina to do so. Thankfully, I don't have to conjure up today all of the resources I may need in the future.
So, God, please help me live faithfully today.
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