God’s Grace In An Unlikely Place

The wilderness is an inhospitable place. If we ever need grace from God it is when we are in the wilderness of trouble and trial. Where nothing seems to be available to help us can grace be found?
Jeremiah 31:2-3

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.

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