the latter.

"At the end of ten days the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah" (Jer. 42:7).

Wait.

Be still.

Give him time,
the space.

To speak.

And listen,
closely.

He will
deliver.

Will you hear,
by waiting?

And in your hearing,
obey?

Hear.
Obey.

Maybe the latter is really my
problem.

"So Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces and all the people did not obey the voice of the LORD, to remain in the land of Judah" (Jer. 43:4)