Jeremiah 18:1-12 is a living picture of God’s power to save and shape all of mankind. God directs Jeremiah to go to the potter’s house and watch him work. The potter is there, shaping clay on his wheel. The formless lump of clay comes alive in the potter’s hands. Mud and water take shape to become a vessel that is useful for daily life. But as Jeremiah watches, the potter notices that there is something wrong. The clay is not cooperating and the vessel becomes spoiled, useless. The potter gathers the clay into a lump again and starts over. This is God’s plan for Judah. Judah has become a spoiled vessel, and God is stepping in to reshape her. We sing a song after every baptism. “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” It is a song that points us to this picture. The picture of a Savior who takes us into His hands and molds us and shapes us. A Creator who can transform our lives, our thoughts, and our attitudes. A Potter who makes us useful. As we surrender ourselves to God, He heals our hurts, brings comfort, and gives purpose and direction to our lives. Embed on your heart this week the fact that God holds us in His hands. He is working in us to bring life and godliness.
| Date | Reading |
| July 20 | Jeremiah 14:1-15:9 |
| July 21 | Jeremiah 15:10-16:21 |
| July 22 | Jeremiah 17 |
| July 23 | Jeremiah 18 |
| July 24 | Jeremiah 19 |
| July 25 | Jeremiah 20 |
| July 26 | Jeremiah 21 |
| July 27 | Jeremiah 22:1-23:8 |