Jeremiah 24

Jeremiah 24

Hmmm. I wonder why God ... Let's go back a little farther. I know why God sent some of the people into captivity, but I'm not sure why He chose them to receive His blessings. "I will set my upon them for good ... and I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD." Why not work with those still in the land?

Maybe its because those in the land may have still have a little pride lurking in their hearts. But the ones who were taken were certainly broken. Feeling they had nothing left, they had to turn to God. They were more receptive now to the teachings of God. Like fallow ground that had been broken up, they were more broken than those still in the Promised Land.

Here's an interesting thought. What does that say about the growth of the Church in China, Africa, and South America. The Third World countries are seeing explosive growth. I think I heard that 10,000 people a day are getting saved. And some country in Africa has been broadcasting miracles on national news. What about American and Europe. After all, so many complain that Christianity is "white mans religion." Why aren't the white peoples of the world seeing mighty moves of God on the same level as other parts of the world. Maybe we are still too comfortable to realize our need for God.