Jeremiah 31:2
Thus saith the Lord, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.
Jeremiah 31:3
The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.
When God Found You…
It Was By His Design
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
You Probably Felt Inadequate
Jeremiah 1:6a
I cannot speak I am just a child.
He Equipped You For The Plans He Has For You
Jeremiah 1:9
The Lord put forth his hand and touched his mouth…I have put my words in your mouth.
Your Immediate Success Was Not Guaranteed
Jeremiah 1:19
They will fight against thee.
Jeremiah 31:2
Thus saith the Lord, The people which were left of the sword found GRACE in the WILDERNESS; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.
1. The Wilderness is – A DEPRESSING Place
Jeremiah 2:6
A land of desserts and pits a land of drought and deep darkness a land that no one passes through,where no one dwells.
The Wilderness
- A DRY place. A land of deserts…
- A DANGEROUS place. A land of deserts and PITS…
- A DEPRIVED place A land of drought…
- A DIFFICULT place. No one passes through…
- A DARK place No one dwells…
2. The Wilderness is a Place of DISCOVERY
Jeremiah 31:2
Thus saith the Lord, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.