Meth

This is what the Lord says: 'Cries of fear are heard— terror, not peace. Ask and see: Can a man bear children? Then why do I see every strong man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor, every face turned deathly pale? How awful that day will be! None will be like it. It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it.' 'In that day,' declares the Lord Almighty, 'I will break the yoke off their necks and will tear off their bonds; no longer will foreigners enslave them. Instead, they will serve the Lord their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.'
Jer. 30:5-9

2 meth seminars and many thots about my brother... let's just say my prayer life has reached a new level for those oppressed by drugs. it is a spiritual battle, i am convinced of this. this morning when i opened by Bible, it fell on this 30th chapter of Jeremiah. i couldn't help but see how the parallel connection between this passage and those affected by drugs.

perhaps you can hear the cries of fear and terror coming from the users, their families and friends. or how about the men with their hands on their stomachs and their deathly pale complexion? i can see it so clearly - the illness that follows using drugs and alcohol. it is awful! it is a time of trouble, but God promises that the user will be saved out of it. Jesus will break that slavery of satan, and set the captives free. no longer will these users be enslaved by the drugs. these free men will serve the Lord instead of the drugs.

Jesus is our hope. He is the One to set the captives free. He saves those who call on His Name. in the past this verse has jumped out at me - maybe because it seems so redundant. 'Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the One I praise.' (Jer. 17:14) but i'm learning there is a much deeper understanding to these words. it takes Jesus to really save us... and heal us... We need Him. addicts need Him.

Jesus,
even as i learn the effects of meth and other drugs, i can't help but see that it is a spiritual battle. and tho the battle rages, the war is won. You've conquerered... tho i don't quite understand that completely. the war seems like all i see, tho i know this is only a battle. may You rise up workers who are willing to reach out with Your love to those addicted to meth and other drugs. come, Holy Spirit, in power and release these captives. let us run in grace to the throne of our Father. like a mighty wind or torrential rain - come and make Your Name known. we need You Jesus. equip us to train others to obey You.
in Jesus' Name ~ Amen
*Derrick *Thomas *Kevin's friend