The changing of a culture starts with those who are living within it.
What do Jeremiah’s prophesies have to do with our world today? Jeremiah found himself in a nation known for materialism, economic crisis, political globalization, and religious plurality. Does any of that sound familiar? As Melissa Spoelstra , author of Dare to Hope: Living Intentionally in an Unstable World (Abingdon Press), writes, “ Jeremiah was referred to as the weeping prophet because he brought a message that didn’t feel very hopeful. God used Jeremiah as a mouthpiece to tell the people how they had gotten off course. Though there were times when Jeremiah experienced depression and discouragement, he still knew where to turn. When he poured out his heart, God reassured and encouraged him. Jeremiah chose to dare to hope based on God’s faithfulness rather than the trials he and his nation experienced.” In the Book of Jeremiah, God calls out to His people, continually asking them to place their hope in Him instead of political alliances, material poss...