Jer 7-9 God wants to solve the heartache.

August 14, Jeremiah 7-9

       Some people might not have the stomach for the level of stress and heartache recorded in the prophets. People come to the simple conclusion that God is mad and leave it at that. But if a situation was translated to an issue in our day, I think we'd understand better.
       1993, Denver Colorado a time known as "The Summer of Violence." It was the peak summer of a season of five summers where gang violence spilled into the everyday lives of Denver residents. Gang on gang violence was common, 1993 began stories like a child shot at the Denver Zoo, a child shot in the head, a 10-month old shot on the front porch, a young husband murdered and his wife abducted on the way to the grocery store. None of the people with any gang affiliations or drug connections or use. One violent act after another creating fear in the Denver community.
       These stories hit home. In the prophets these are the stories of people who should know better. In 1993 citizens of Denver were outraged... God was too. Just like these stories where the prophets were calling for a change. In 1993 lawmakers convened to call for a change. Prophets called for change long ago and one can't read too much of the Bible to realize some change us necessary in our day.
       God is never to blame for our mess, He is the answer for it. May the voice if the prophets remind us of our solution.