[S] Jeremiah 26:24 (NIV) --
Furthermore, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, and so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
[O] Jeremiah had a real tough time conveying the message of God as he ran into oppositions around every turn, many times risking his life. However the "furthermore" God always seem to cover for him just like in this passage to look out for His spokesperson (Jer. 15:19).
[A] Whenever I am faced with difficult situations, I should be more concerned about how pure my motives are before God than trying to find a way out for myself because He will not leave me behind but to "furthermore" reach out to me to pull me into His bosom. I must not forget this promise of God as life's challenges knock on my door.
[P] Dear Father, Your furthermore grace is where I need to anchor my faith and to draw strength from. My ways and strength alone is so limited and yet forgive me for leaning on them so proudly at many times. Grant me the faith like Jeremiah to carry out Your purposes despite the very hostile circumstances he had to endure through. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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