Oct. 13, 2020
Jeremiah 32-Part 2
LET IT GLOW
A year before Jerusalem fell under siege by Babylon, King Zedekiah imprisoned Jeremiah. He was in prison because of his prophesying that God would give the city and its king to Nebuchadnezzar. The siege lasted for 18 months into the tenth year of Zedekiah's reign when Jerusalem finally fell.
Then, again God spoke to Jeremiah, telling him what to do next, as an object lesson that God would not destroy His people completely:
- Jeremiah's cousin, Hanamel, would ask Jeremiah to do an unusual thing-purchase (redeem) a plot of his family's land in his hometown of Anathoth, while Jeremiah was still in prison.
- Jeremiah was told to purchase that land; he obeyed, and purchased it for a specific price. (The price was low, so it was probably a little field of little.)
- One deed was sealed and witnessed, then placed in a pottery jar to preserve it.
What good would this do Jeremiah? Jeremiah had little money, after all. It was God's will and word. This illustrated that people would own property again in this land, buying, selling houses, fields. God kept His promise and it happened. Jeremiah prayed, expressing his faith and confidence in God. He willingly used his money for God's glory.
LET IT GROW
God answered Jeremiah's prayer in verse 27: Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Nothing can hinder nor defeat God's plans. He cleansed Jerusalem and the Temple with fire, for Judah had altars to false gods there. Judah's punishment would be complete. Then God reestablished His chosen nation of Israel.
Is there any thing to hard for God to do in our life? No. He is sovereignly in control of all things, for He is God. This should encourage our faith, remove all doubts, and see us through difficulties. Nothing unforeseen can hinder the fulfillment of the promises of God.
LET IT GO
Nothing is too hard, difficult, nor great for God.
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