When I read this short chapter in Jeremiah just now, I felt a surge of hope, encouragement, and an anticipation of good things to come! So I wanted to share it with you guys. No commentary and, beyond this paragraph, none of my own words. I just want to show you the framework of these words and let you fill in whatever you get out of it, yourself! Love to you all - here goes:
Jeremiah 45:1-5 NLT -
"1 The prophet Jeremiah gave a message to Baruch son of Neriah in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, after Baruch had written down everything Jeremiah had dictated to him. He said,
2 "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch:
3 You have said, 'I am overwhelmed with trouble! Haven't I had enough pain already? And now the LORD has added more! I am worn out from sighing and can find no rest.'
4 "Baruch, this is what the LORD says: 'I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted.
5 Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don't do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the LORD, have spoken!'""
