Wednesday of Lent 2

Wednesday of Lent 2, February 28, 2108              Jeremiah 18:1-11

Jeremiah is sent to a potter to receive an object lesson in the principles of divine government, according to which God makes and keeps both his promises and threats.

 Committed to their idolatry and self centered lifestyle Judah refuses to respond to the Lord’s gracious invitation to repent of their sin. This rejection of God’s is plainly seen in their mistreatment of the prophet Jeremiah. Those who proclaim God’s Word faithfully will likely face persecution. Yet believers stand in grace, confident of God’s love and care. He makes us to new creation just as a potter reworks a lump of clay.  1

Circumstances do not dictate who you are or whose you are. What you do need not determine who you are.  You belong to Christ. Nothing will befall you without Jesus’ knowledge, consent or will. You are protected by the mighty hands of Jesus. 

Hymn: Upon the Cross Extended (Lutheran Service Book 453:6)

     Your cords of love, my Savior
Bind me to You forever,
I am no longer mind
To You I gladly tender
All that my life can render
And all I have to You resign.

Anchor us in Christ crucified, O Lord, and keep us faithful to You. Shape our lives through Jesus Christ our Savior. 

O God, You so loved the world that you gave Your only begotten Son to reconcile earth with heaven; Grant that we, loving You above all things, may love our friends in You, and our enemies for Your sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. 2

1. Lutheran Study Bible © 2009 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis

2. Collect for Wednesday of Lent 2,   http://www.liturgies.net/Lent/LentenCollects.htm