WHAT HAVE I DONE?

Jeremiah 8:6

Morning Meditation 3/7/2014

"I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle."

Jeremiah is speaking these words by inspiration of God to the people of God. Israel had "turned to his course." It is the same that is found in Judges 17:6, "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes."

This is a description of people in our day. No one is asking, "What have I done?" If we ask that question, it will lead us to repent and make things right with God.

The Divine complaint is, that no one seems so sensible of sin and guilt in His sight as to say, "What have I done?" All are so filled with self-confidence that they feel no need of repentance. There are several questions that we need to ask ourselves--

WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH GOD?

God is the Author and Preserver of my life? Do I acknowledge Him as Creator or do we stand idly by while the world curses our God and denies His existence? Have I calloused myself against the filth of this world and put an innocent look on my face to imply that I am not a party to what is going on?

Someone has said, "The worse sinners are sometimes those who feel the least sinful."

Where is God in our lives? Is He the center or has He been placed in some out away place so we can draw on Him when we need Him. The next question is--

WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH CHRIST?

He has been offered to me as a gift from God.. What have I done with Him? Have I accepted Him or rejected Him? Have I accepted Him as a fire escape from hell, or, have I trusted Him as Lord and Saviour? Is He my constant companion? Do I consult Him concerning all the decisions that I make in life?

Is Jesus a guest in my home or the host? Do I allow Him to have the complete run of the house or limit Him to those areas where I feel safe with Him being there. Do I invite Him to watch the TV programs that I watch? I have an idea if Jesus were to come to my house I would be very antsy until He left. I know this, if I knew He was coming, there would be a thorough house cleaning. And we would not watch TV while He was there. I don't think Jesus likes TV. The next question is--

WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT?

Have I grieved Him by my unbelief? Have I turned a deaf ear to His counsel and hardened my heart against the melting influences of His presence.? Am I constantly grieving Him in what I do and say? Ephesians 4:30, "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."

The Holy Spirit is that other Comforter that is to abide with us forever. John 14:16-18, "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."

The Holy Spirit is Heaven's throne gift to the believer. What have I done with Him? The next question is--

WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH MY BIBLE?

Have I been reading it as God's written message to my soul? Do I search the Scriptures when I have a problem to find God's solution? I remember the title of a song I heard as a boy: "Dust on the Bible, dust on His holy Word." Do I read my Bible with an open mind or do I impose my opinions upon the Scriptures as I read them? The next question is--

WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH MY TALENTS?

Most are born with natural talents. These talents were God's natural gifts to those who have them. To use them for selfish reasons is a sin against God. What God gives us He does it so that we can use it for the glory of God. We can use those talents to make a living but why not also use them to help the poor who can't afford to use your services. Do it in the name of Jesus and you will be rewarded. The next question is--

WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH MY OPPORTUNITIES?

We are constantly confronted with opportunities to witness. Are we faithful to give our testimony to those who are walking blindly down the broadway that leads to hell.

May the Lord bless these words to our hearts.

In Christ

Bro. White