“Seek me and live…” Almost as simple as John 3:16, isn’t it? But how often do we instead “seek Bethel” or “go to Gilgal” or “journey to Beersheba”? Only God offers us eternal life. The ways of the world only offer the temporary.

EMPTINESS OF RITUAL asks the question, “What is the attitude of our heart in worship?”

“Look, I am setting up a plumb line among my people…”
What a great visual He has given us. His Word is our plumb line that helps us to be aware of our sin. It shows us how far off we are.

Very sad words, “…a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.”
Sad words, but so true for today. We are experiencing a “falling away” as we head toward these last days. But there is hope. If we witness to our circle of influence, if we encourage our acquaintances, friends and family to read and study God’s Word, if we share with them what we understand, then we will be doing our part to give them “food for thought”.

Today’s reading ends with a very positive note. No matter how far away we stray we have the hope of restoration. Praise God!