Written Words

Day 170: Jeremiah 33-36

As a teacher of writing, chapter 36 really interests me. Here, you find the instructions given to Jeremiah to write down all the words of the Lord. Jeremiah dictated the words of the Lord to Baruch, and Baruch wrote them down on a scroll. After they were all written down, Baruch then read the scroll aloud to all the people outside the Temple.

We take for granted having access to the words of the Lord. Bibles are prevalent. We probably have several located around our homes. We can even read it for free on the Internet. Our access is abundant, and we take it for granted.

But those people in the Old Testament didn't have such access, and so when things were written down they were highly valued. People came from all over to hear the words read. Oh, how much they valued scribes and people who could read. So, as we read our Bible, let's remember just how valuable it is and treasure the words of the Lord within.