GOD'S MESSAGE FOR YOU:

In verses 1-13, Jeremiah was imprisoned because Jerusalem was under siege by Babylonians, and many people there were feeling hopeless because of war, frailty, and captivity, and everything seemed lost. Yet, Jeremiah calls to God in prayer despite the crisis and imprisonment. In our main text, he responded to God because he knows that God has a plan.

In our time, many people rely on their feelings despite the problems in their lives. Like when there's a small problem, he chooses to self-pity instead of empathizing with it or talking to cope with it. Here's also a toxic trait of ours: when there's a small problem, feeling it's a big deal for them. Remember Job's wife; despite the great trials they had, she talked to her husband, Job, and she asked him, "Why don't you die and curse God?" But Job didn't do that; he rebuked his wife, and he chose to depend on God. That's why he said, "The Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."

Also, many people use this, especially when using social media; they post their personal problems. But this is not good, because you just like ranting to yourself about it. My friend, avoid posting your personal problems on social media. Your personal problems require personal solutions, not social attention. Even Christians do that, but the worst here is they don't pray; they depend on their emotions instead of God.

There are only two things about this message:

1. A CALL TO PRAYER.

Our main text says in the first line, "Call unto me, and I will answer thee." This is our response. When life feels like a prison of fear, trials, or uncertainty. This was not just a call to pray but a call to trust in God, who can do the impossible. In Thessalonians 5:17 it says, "Pray without ceasing." When you pray, God hears you even if you cannot see Him or hear Him. God has a great plan for us, so trust in Him alone. Did you know that Jesus Christ teaches how to pray? Read in Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus Christ taught his disciples how to pray. He didn't teach them how to pray with a rosary, but He taught them to pray from the heart. And in Philippians 4:6, the apostle said, "Be careful for nothing." It means don't be anxious about everything, but pray. This is a reminder to us that when you are in the midst of the storm, when there's a blessing, when you wake up in the morning, and when you are still alive, you will always pray. Don't write and memorize your prayer; pray it from the heart! God answers our prayer according to His purpose and His will. Special mention to Matthew 7:7: this is the meaning of ASK: Ask, Seek, Knock. Remember, prayer is our lifestyle, not an emergency exit.

2. LOOK BEYOND THE IMPOSSIBLE.

Our main text says in the last line, "And shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." We may see the walls of destruction, but God sees the restoration. God promises Jeremiah that there is a restoration and revelation to Jerusalem. The context of "great and mighty things" is not always immediate relief but deeper revelations of God's faithfulness and purpose. When you feel hopeless, God has a bigger plan for you. Yet, we are still facing storms in life. But God does not just invite us to survive our trials, but He invites us to experience His mighty power through them. Remember, our impossibility is God's opportunity. In Luke 18:27, it says that with God all things are possible. Without God, we cannot do the impossible. Just like what the Bible said in Luke 1:37, "For with God nothing shall be impossible." No man can do more miracles than our Lord Jesus Christ.

I want to share a trivia about our main text. This is a Christian's 911. You know, when there's a great tragedy that happens, like a car accident, people used to call 911 to rescue a victim immediately. Jeremiah 33:3 is our 911; our response is to God, not ourselves. Don't forget also to seek Him first; we must be like Jeremiah. When you feel trapped, pray! When situations look impossible, trust! And when hope seems gone, believe! With God, all things are possible. Many people said this in Tagalog: "Walang imposible sa Diyos." Yes, it's true because the Bible says in Luke 1:37. This world is full of immorality, but God sees the restoration and revelation. Let's continually pray for peace and justice.

THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BE WITH YOU ALL. AMEN
(Romans 16:24).

DEVOTION BREAK | GOD'S INVITATION TO THE IMPOSSIBLE
Jeremiah 33:3 KJV
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.