“The prophet Jeremiah gave a message to Baruch son of Neriah in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, after Baruch had written down everything Jeremiah had dictated to him” (Jeremiah 45:1 NLT).

DOES GOD HAVE A WORD FOR YOU?

After giving prophecies for the Jewish remnant and the nations surrounding Israel, God gave Jeremiah a specific message for his assistant, Baruch. Jeremiah may have been God’s mouthpiece, but Baruch was his pen. For he had written down every word that Jeremiah dictated to him from the Lord. And it had left him saying, “Woe is me” (Jer. 45:3).

So, God gave a specific word to Jeremiah for Baruch: “Don’t seek great things for yourself. Be satisfied that you have been given your life.” You see, God doesn’t just address kings and nations, he also speaks to individuals. Baruch, who had written down chapter after chapter of Jeremiah’s prophecies, received one little chapter (Jer. 45) all to himself.

As you read God’s Word, do you ever feel that a certain passage was written just for you? If you’re unsure, try praying before reading next time. Pray: “Lord, speak to me from your Word.” Then listen closely. For God’s Word is a love letter to those who believe.

PRAYER: Dear Father, we are amazed at Your care for us. You are sovereign over kings and nations, yet You care for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. How much more must you care for us! We thank You and cast all our cares on You this day. For You are able. In Jesus’ name, amen.