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Jeremiah 2:27 · KJV

"Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us."

King James Version

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Passage Context

25Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst: but thou saidst, There is no hope: no; for I have loved strangers, and after them will I go.
26As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets,
27Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.
28But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.
29Wherefore will ye plead with me? ye all have transgressed against me, saith the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to rely on false sources of comfort?

2

How do you respond when you feel abandoned by God?

3

When have you turned to something other than God in times of trouble?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the areas of your life where you may be placing your trust in worldly things instead of God.

spirituality

Make a conscious effort to turn to God in prayer during difficult times rather than seeking comfort in distractions.

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