What do you do when life feels out of place—when you’re still believing God, but your circumstances haven’t changed?

In this powerful audio message, Pastor Eric Brown teaches from Jeremiah 29:4–14, reminding us that exile is not abandonment. Even in seasons of loss, discipline, delay, or transition, God remains present and purposeful. Restoration is promised—but it unfolds on God’s timetable, not ours.

This sermon explores the biblical meaning of exile and connects it to modern life, showing how healing can begin even while we’re still in difficult situations. Through examples from Jeremiah, Daniel, the Hebrew boys, Adam and Eve, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus Christ, Pastor Brown encourages listeners to remain faithful, hopeful, and rooted in God’s plan.

You’ll be reminded that:

• God’s discipline is never destruction
• Exile does not pause your calling or your living
• Faithfulness is still required while waiting
• God may not remove you immediately, but He will be with you
• Restoration is complete, intentional, and certain

This message is for anyone navigating spiritual, emotional, relational, or circumstantial exile and needing reassurance that God still has a future and a hope for you.

“Exile is temporary. Restoration is promised.”

Scripture Focus

Jeremiah 29:4–14 Psalm 90:10 Genesis 3:23–24 Daniel 6 Philippians 4:13

About This Series

This sermon is part of the “Follow God’s Plan” teaching series, designed to help believers stay aligned with God’s purpose—even in uncertain seasons.

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