#soap # Jeremiah 38 ## Title: God Keeps Us Safe In Ways We Don’t Notice ## Scripture: (Jeremiah 38:28) “So Jeremiah remained confined in the courtyard of the guardhouse until the day Jerusalem was captured.The following events occurred when Jerusalem was captured.” (NET) ## Observation: If you think about this at first, it’s easy to wonder why God left Jeremiah in prison. That doesn’t seem like the provision and protection of the LORD. But, think about it. In prison, he was being fed by the king. In prison, he was under the protection of the king and safe from the mob. While in prison, he would be safe from the invading army because he would not be forced into the army. By being in prison, he was being protected and his most basic needs were being met. Many times we see a situation and do not understand how God is actually doing more than we realize. Therefore, be careful not to be too upset about the season you are in. God may be using what you see as prison to provide for you in ways you don’t see right now. ## Application: Trust that God has you right where He wants you. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for having us all in the palm of Your hand.