A “Whooooping” From God

Jeremiah 28-30

Dueling prophets and protracted exile comprise these chapters.  There are multiple reasons why bad things happen to believers and here’s an important one to remember underscored by this reading;

“Only I (God) will not destroy you completely.  But I will chasten you justly.”   30:11b

If you didn’t get that let’s put it another way;

“For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and punishes each one he accepts as his child.”   Hebrews 12:6

“For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.”   Proverbs 3:12

“Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline.  So be earnest, and repent.”  Revelation 3:19

I’ve been on the backside of many a “Whooooping” from God!!! 

Sometimes it’s just darn hard to remember;

“Jesus loves me this I know…”