Stubborn

Jeremiah 3:15-18

15 Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding. 16 In those days, when your numbers have increased greatly in the land,” declares the Lord, “people will no longer say, ‘The ark of the covenant of the Lord.’ It will never enter their minds or be remembered; it will not be missed, nor will another one be made. 17 At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the Lord, and all nations will gather in Jerusalem to honor the name of the Lord. No longer will they follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. 18 In those days the people of Judah will join the people of Israel, and together they will come from a northern land to the land I gave your ancestors as an inheritance 

 When was the last time you were called stubborn? I am very good at digging my heels in the sand and refusing to follow. Pride often stands in the way. In our passage today, it gives us a glimpse of what will happen. That we will have people to follow that will glow with the light of Jesus. People that will guide us to joining with others and joy. All we have to do is be willing to follow. To let go of our stubborn ways and put our faith in the leaders sent by God. I am no innocent. I have certainly made choices just this week based off pride and a desire to be right. The part our passage focuses on is the win. The combining of all in a fulfilled promise.

Katie Ahlin