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NASB | Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,' says the LORD, 'plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope. |
Bible Question: Can we claim Jeremiah 29:11? |
Bible Answer: icwessantiago Jer 29:11 must be read within the fullness of Jer 29: 1-14, where there are two main topics: living in exile and trusting in God. When we live our lives away from God, focusing our attention on money, fame, etc, then we are in a sense living our life in exile from God, similiar to the Jewish people physically living in exile of Isreal. That is relevant to people of all times. The second part is that when you experience the fears and anguish that goes along with living in 'exile' from God, then stop and remember that God is always with us and He anxiously awaits our return. That God's love is never-ending and He always has plans for our good, and not for causing more anquish in our lives. Trust God. Come back from your exile from God. This is the same message which Jesus gave us in Matthew 6:24-34. First, man cannot serve two master. He is either in union with God, or he is in exile from God while serving another master. But, always trust that God loves you and is with you and is waiting for your return with open arms. And, not to worry about the fears and anquish of life, know and trust that God will always be there to take care of you as He does the birds in the sky. Brian |
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