Reference

Jeremiah 29:1-19

Judah has Fallen. Israel is destoryed, Daniel and the exciles are carried far from home and now they are left wondeing, "What should we do now?"

In is in this context that Jeremiah writes a letter, to the exciles on how Daniel and the rest are to spend thier days in Israel

 Like Daniel we have a conscious acceptance that we are not living in Jerusalem, but rather in Babylon. As such, our hope is not in this world, but in the one to come. Like Daniel, let’s serve the nation we live in. 

Our conviction is to bless this land. But our loyalty is to Him who sits on the throne and to the lamb.

 Jeremiah’s letter contains three important lessons for Canadian Christians. First, this is the land of our exile, not our home. Second, it is the Lord’s will that we should be in this land. And third, while in this land, we should seek the welfare of this land.