Deliverance From The Pit

O. T. #1809  "Deliverance From The Pit"

Oct. 28, 2020

Jeremiah 38-Part 2

 

LET IT GLOW

 

Some of the officials in Jerusalem got permission from the king to put Jeremiah in a dungeon, a pit hole or cistern. It was their intent for him to die there. When people don't like the message, they try to get rid of the messenger. There seemed to be no one who cared about this prophet of God. Except, there was one-Ebed-melech, a foreigner and eunuch, who cared enough to save Jeremiah. So this hero went to the king and asked permission to rescue Jeremiah from death by hunger, the mire and muck. Zedekiah granted his request and sent 30 men with him to help.

How did they get Jeremiah out of his pit? They used rotten rags, probably tied together, making cords, securing them under their armholes. After getting out of his pit, Jeremiah still remained in the court of prison. That is how he was delivered.We read about it in the first thirteen verses. God took care of His messenger because He cared, loved, him.

If we are in a pit, hang on, for God can send an insignificant person to rescue and help deliver us. Hold on, for Jesus is always working around us. Or, maybe you are the one God wants to use to rescue someone. We must keep our spiritual eyes and ears open to their cries for help. Our hope is in Jesus Christ, who delivers us our of our pit of sin and set us on the solid rock. Although we don't deserve it, His mercy is abundant and His love is everlasting, for He is Everlasting Father.

LET IT GROW

This chapter is full of events, isn't it? King Zedekiah met secretly with the prophet in the Temple. He wanted to ask something and wanted the truth. Jeremiah was not so sure it was safe for him because he could be killed. Besides, the king would not listen to his advice. So the king secretly promised him safety.

The message from God for the king was to surrender to Babylon and he with his family would live, as well as the city would not be burned. But the king was afraid of those Jews who were already in Babylon. All would go well for the king if he obeyed and surrendered. If he chose not to do so, then his wives and children would be captured by the enemy's army and the city burnt. The king gave instructions to Jeremiah concerning their conversation-don't tell anyone, lest you die. Sure enough, it happened, officials questioned  Jeremiah, but he told nothing of what happened with the king.

We must not withhold God's truth from others, but we should withhold information that will be used to bring evil on God's people. When someone is treated unkindly or unjust, reach out to that person with God's love. You may be the only one who does.  

LET IT GO

Thank you God for sending Ebed-melechs to help deliver me from my pits.

Thank You for sending Jesus to rescue us from our pit of sin and giving us a home in heaven with You.