The 17.03 mark transitions to closing information.

We continue looking at how Jeremiah's long life of consistent prayer leads him to be able to say in Lamentations:

"He has filled me with bitterness, He has made me drunk with wormwood. 16 And He has broken my teeth with gravel; He has made me cower in the dust." Jeremiah 3:15-16

AND

"Surely my soul remembers And is bowed down within me. 21 This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. 22 The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness." Lamentations 4:21-23

Our So What?

The bitterness of this earthly pilgrimage is made sweet through our consistent, sincere conversation and community with our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer.

"I called on Thy name, O LORD, Out of the lowest pit. 56 Thou hast heard my voice, "Do not hide Thine ear from my prayer for relief, From my cry for help." 57 Thou didst draw near when I called on Thee; Thou didst say, "Do not fear!" 58 O Lord, Thou didst plead my soul's cause; Thou hast redeemed my life. 59 O LORD, Thou hast seen my oppression; Judge my case." Jeremiah 3:55-59

Brethren, let's pray for one another.

"What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee

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Season 008

Episode 007

Today, we say hello to my friend Genci, pastor of Eagles Church in Tirana, Albania, along with all our brothers and sisters who live in Albania. Genci is a man of character who loves his flock and has a beautiful family.

The point of mentioning we are sinners, bigger on the inside and lonely, is to demonstrate our great need not only for salvation but to know and be known by others, most critically, God. In the lives of Jeremiah and Job, we see lives that are fully satisfied and trusting in the deepest of sorrows. But how did they get there?

By consistent communion, conversation (prayer) with our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer.

In a challenging, nearly 50-year ministry with Almighty God, Jeremiah learned through every circumstance:

"There is none like Thee, O LORD; Thou art great, and great is Thy name in might.” Jeremiah 10:6

"I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not in himself; Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps.” Jeremiah 10:23

"Are there any among the idols of the nations who give rain? Or can the heavens grant showers? Is it not Thou, O LORD our God? Therefore we hope in Thee, For Thou art the one who hast done all these things.” Jeremiah 14:22

"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?” Jeremiah 32:27

"Correct me, O LORD, but with justice; Not with Thine anger, lest Thou bring me to nothing.” Jeremiah 6:24

And above all,

"Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things," declares the LORD.” Jeremiah 9:23-24

Brethren, let's pray for one another.

"What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee

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Season 008

Episode006

Today, we welcome Israel to our listening audience. Thank you for giving the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast!

We are looking this October at just who is our King of Glory?

Today we see Him again high and lifted up, and in His presence we are humbled.

Job began his season of trial with unfeigned worship of the God of the universe.

“Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” 22 Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.” Job 1:20-22

“But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.”Job 2:10

At the end of his long, weary defense of himself, Job moves to his desire to demand an explanation.

Job 31:35-36

“Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold, here is my signature; Let the Almighty answer me! And the indictment which my adversary has written, 36 Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; I would bind it to myself like a crown. 37 “I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him.”

From humility to a wronged prince. Then God answers. God never tells Job why, but, as we will see, He confronts Job with God as Creator and Sustainer, and He displays Job’s weakness before His other creations.

Job will be humbled and reminded:

“Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.” Ecclesiastes 5:2

Our So What?

We come into God’s presence in lowliness.

“Turn to Me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is no other. 23 “I have sworn by Myself, The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.” Isaiah 45:22-23

“that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:10

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen

1 Timothy 1:17

Brethren, let's pray for one another.

"What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee

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Season 007

Episode 164