God’s Word – (We have the Bible to guide us)
This is what the LORD says:
Completion of exile (God forgives but there are
always consequences from sin)
When seventy years are completed for Babylon
God’s promise (Future hope = Present hope)
I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to
bring you back to this place.
God’s plan (God is in control)
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the
Lord,
God has our future in mind (He wants good
things for His children)
Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future.
Our response to God’s goodness (We must react
to His goodness and love)
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and
I will listen to you.
Cause and Effect (We must seek God with all we have)
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all
your heart.
Godly outcome (He holds the future)
I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will
bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and
places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back
to the place from which I carried you into exile.”
Be wise today and always – apply God’s promises to
your life.
