When Israel went to Babylon as prisoners, the nation was guilty of idolatry. God reminds them that in spite of their pain and suffering, they are on His mind.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
When they came out, they never resorted to that sin again. God used a time when they thought they were forgotten to make them stronger and better for His glory.
What does God think about you?
Of all the people in this vast human race, God has specific thoughts — good thoughts — about you.
The knowledge of God is a comforting thing.
Sometimes there are storms that darken the way.
Sometimes there are burdens that are hard to carry.
Other times, there are sorrows and troubles that seem to hide the face of the Lord from us.
But don’t be deceived into thinking that the Lord doesn’t know or that He doesn’t care.
God knows everything that you are into today, and He will get you through it.
Jeremiah 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
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