In its original context, God promised His people who were exiled in Babylon that He would watch over them, restore, rebuild, bring about a spiritual renewal, and grant them a heart that truly longs for Him. The grace and favor of God were revealed to us at their fullest through Jesus. When we surrender our lives to Jesus, He begins to transform our hearts, rebuild our brokenness, establish us in the faith, and enable us to have a personal and intimate relationship with Him. When God's favor rests on us, we are assured of His presence, peace, protection, provision, and favor with people, along with a divine passion and purpose that spurs us on to be a blessing to others. Have a happy day, and let's never forfeit the favor of God for favors from men. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 24:6-7

The Prophet Jeremiah faced untold suffering, mockings, beatings, and rejection for being the voice of God. At breaking point Jeremiah decided to stay silent, but the message of God burned within him so that he could not contain it. Every believer in Jesus is called to be His witness. The passion to serve God and proclaim the gospel must so consume us, that we will never miss an opportunity to boldly testify about the Lord Jesus, and share the Good News that can transform lives. When people of this world are drowning with the noises of constant screens, busy schedules, and loud opinions, we must speak up for God's truth, righteousness, and justice. Have a beautiful day, and let's not silence the voice of God within us, but speak up when we should. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 20:9

Each one of us is created by God intrinsically and uniquely in His own image, for a specific purpose. The imagery of the Potter and the clay is a reminder that God is the Potter and we are the clay. God is at work in each one of us, but sin, disobedience, and rebellion have hindered God from fashioning us into the vessels that He purposed. The good news is that when we repent and yield ourselves into the Lord's hands, He does not discard us but reshapes and remolds us to become a useful vessel for His service. Have a wonderful day, and let's permit the Lord to work in us, so we can be changed and transformed to be a reflection of Him in every way. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 18:3-6

Each one of us is created by God intrinsically and uniquely in His own image, for a specific purpose. The imagery of the Potter and the clay is a reminder that God is the Potter and we are the clay. God is at work in each one of us, but sin, disobedience, and rebellion have hindered God from fashioning us into the vessels that He purposed. The good news is that when we repent and yield ourselves into the Lord's hands, He does not discard us, but reshapes and remolds us to become a useful vessel for His service. Have a wonderful day, and let's permit the Lord to work in us, so we can be changed and transformed to be a reflection of Him in every way. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 18:3-6

When there is a diagnosis of a physical dysfunction of the heart, we get perturbed and will do all we can to set it right. However, the spiritual condition of our heart is known to God alone. As the Lord searches the deep desires of our heart and perceives the thoughts of our mind, He finds it deceitful and desperately wicked. The good news is that Jesus can give us a new heart if we are willing to believe on Him, repent and confess our sins. When we do so, the Holy Spirit takes control of our lives so that there is a genuine transformation from deep within our hearts. Have a wonderful day, and may the Lord change our hearts so they will beat as one with His. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 17:9-10

It is indeed a blessed thing to trust in the Lord whole-heartedly and make Him our confidant. Firstly, those of us who have made the Lord our trust are Firmly rooted in Him, and the storms of life can never uproot us. Secondly, there is nothing we need Fear or be anxious about because the Lord we trust in is powerful, and He gives us courage to face every challenge that comes our way. Thirdly, even in the most trying seasons of our lives we will be Fruitful , and a blessing to others. Have a blessed day, and let's lean on the everlasting arms of God, knowing we will never ever be disappointed. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 17:7-8

It is human tendency to trust in people rather than God. We find it easier to trust people because of their physical presence, their ability to provide immediate security, and their quick answers. Trusting God is the harder part for many because it requires faith, calls for total dependence, and involves delayed answers since God's timing differs from ours. God is our ultimate security and the One we should trust. Whenever we misplace our trust in our own cleverness, wealth, position, or anyone else we think can guide us and tide us through tough times, we will most often be deeply disappointed. Have a happy day! No matter what comes our way, let's wholeheartedly trust in Jesus, because only He knows what's best, and He will never let us down. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 17:5

It is human tendency to trust in people rather than God. We find it easier to trust people because of their physical presence, their ability to provide immediate security, and their quick answers. Trusting God is the harder part for many because it requires faith, calls for total dependence, and involves delayed answers since God's timing differs from ours. God is our ultimate security and the One we should trust. Whenever we misplace our trust in our own cleverness, wealth, position, or anyone else we think can guide us and tide us through tough times, we will most often be deeply disappointed. Have a happy day! No matter what comes our way, let's wholeheartedly trust in Jesus, because only He knows what's best, and He will never let us down. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 17:5

God is omniscient, has total knowledge about everyone and knows everything we do, whether in private or in public. The Lord sees every hurt, unfair treatment, false charge, malicious talk, deep pain, and hidden tear. He knows the full truth, and we can rest assured that He will vindicate us and bring justice. However, we must also be aware that our thoughts, motives, actions and every intent of the heart are also fully known to the Lord. There is no way we can hide our sins or justify our unrighteous ways before a just, holy and all-knowing God. Have a lovely day, and let's allow the Holy Spirit to search our inmost beings, so we can repent and set right the things that are not pleasing to God. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 16:17

God's solemn and persistent plea to His people is to live in obedience to Him. Obedience to God is an expression of our love for Him, and the Lord delights in it more than any sacrifices we can make. Obedience is not always easy and will not always be appealing to our flesh. However, the Lord desires obedience because all of God's commandments are entirely for our good and the good of others. When we choose to obey God, it deepens our closeness with Him, keeps us in the center of His will, guards us from sin, helps us overcome temptation, assures us of God's guidance and enables us to walk in holiness. Have a blessed day, and whenever the Lord speaks to us, let's learn to listen and obey Him implicitly. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 11:7

The Almighty God, who is the Creator of the universe, is beyond compare — supreme in power, unmatched in holiness, miraculous in works, and overflowing with love and mercy. This transcendent God revealed Himself to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus came into this world so that we might truly understand who God is in a way tangible to us. Indeed, there is none like Jesus — our Saviour, Healer, Miracle Worker, Counselor, Provider, Protector, Mediator, Teacher, Shepherd, Promise-Keeper, the Truth, the Way, and the Source of abundant Life, now and for all eternity. Have a joyful day and let's exalt the name of Jesus above everyone and everything else in our lives. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 10:6

Think about the three common things people boast about: their educational qualifications, physical prowess, and material possessions. Interestingly, all of these are God's gracious gifts to us, and nothing that we earned or deserved. The greatest privilege we can have is to know the Lord Jesus as our Saviour and to have a personal relationship with Him. Only in Christ can we find true love, joy, peace, contentment, and hope for now and for eternity. Have a wonderful day, and the only thing we should boast about is that we belong to the Lord Jesus who created us, saved us, sustains us, and will be with us forever. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 9:23-24

This is an instrumental of our song, You are Faithful. The lyrics and tune were composed by Esther and Michael Collins, and the Saxophone Instrumental is generated by Suno AI.

It’s the law of nature that only when a seed is buried in the ground and dies does it spring forth to life. That’s what Jesus did for us. The sinless Son of God laid down His life and rose again on the third day. If you're blessed by this 140-second video by my wife Esther please share it with others. https://youtu.be/VomTE6_m_rg?si=vSVipxvMtEQ784ad

It’s the law of nature that only when a seed is buried in the ground and dies does it spring forth to life. That’s what Jesus did for us. The sinless Son of God laid down His life and rose again on the third day.

It’s the law of nature that only when a seed is buried in the ground and dies does it spring forth to life. That’s what Jesus did for us. The sinless Son of God laid down His life and rose again on the third day. If you're blessed by this 140-second video by Esther please share it with others.

The command of the Lord of the universe, our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer, is simple: Listen to His voice and obey His Word, and it will go well with you. This can be best understood in the relationship between a parent and child. The instructions of a loving parent are always for the good of the child, and a wise child will accept the teaching, correction, and rebuke without rebellion. Jesus, the Son of God, listened to the voice of the Heavenly Father, submitted Himself to His will, and walked the path of pain and suffering to fulfill God's redemptive plan for all mankind. Have a joyful day, and if only we can comprehend the love the Lord Jesus has for us, obedience and reverence to Him will be our spontaneous response. 😊 Esther Collins Based on Jeremiah 7:23

This is a song about God's faithfulness to all of us. If not for His faithfulness, none of us would be alive. Let's love Him and be faithful to Him as He is to us.