How can we apply the perseverance shown in Jeremiah 36:28 to our faith journey? Setting the Scene Jeremiah’s scroll had just been cut apart and tossed into a fire by King Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 36:23–26). In the face of royal contempt and danger, God spoke again. Jeremiah 36:28 “Take another scroll and write on it all the words that were on the first scroll, which Jehoiakim king of Judah burned.” What Perseverance Looks Like in This Verse • Immediate obedience—Jeremiah does not argue, delay, or revise. • Complete restoration—God wants “all the words,” not a trimmed-down version. • Courage under pressure—Jeremiah and Baruch know the king may destroy the second scroll too, yet they press on. • Confidence in God’s authority—human rejection cannot silence divine truth (Isaiah 40:8). Why This Matters for Us • Faithful witness will meet resistance (2 Timothy 3:12). • God’s instructions remain unchanged, no matter how culture reacts (Psalm 119:89). • Perseverance is God’s means of accomplishing His purposes through us (Philippians 1:6). Practical Ways to Live Out Perseverance 1. Keep declaring God’s Word • Share the gospel even when it seems ignored (Acts 4:19-20). • Teach the whole counsel of Scripture, not just the comfortable parts (Acts 20:27). 2. Rewrite what the enemy ruins • Restore disciplines the enemy has “burned” in your life—daily prayer, Bible reading, fellowship. • Rebuild relationships damaged by sin, using truth and grace (Ephesians 4:32). 3. Anchor your motivation in God, not results • “Let us not grow weary in doing good” (Galatians 6:9). • Leave the outcome to the Lord (1 Corinthians 3:6). 4. Stand firm when authority opposes truth • Respect leaders yet obey God first (Acts 5:29). • Refuse to water down biblical convictions (Jude 3). 5. Feed perseverance with Scripture and prayer • Memorize hope-filled verses like Hebrews 10:36 and James 1:12. • Pray for boldness as the early church did (Acts 4:29-31). Encouraging Promises for the Persevering Believer • “He who endures to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 24:13) • “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord… your labor is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) • “Forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead… press on toward the goal.” (Philippians 3:13-14) Summary Takeaways • God’s Word is indestructible; keep proclaiming it. • Obedience after setback is a powerful testimony. • Perseverance is not optional—it is the pathway to fulfilled promise and deeper faith. |
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