Who is Your King?

O. T. #1821 "Who is Your King?

Nov. 13, 2020

Jeremiah 48

LET IT GLOW

So far, we have read about Jeremiah's prophesies of doom against Egypt and Philistia, the foreign nations. Now we find out that Moab was doomed, also. Moab was a heathen nation located east of the Dead Sea, having lavish vineyards. What else do we know about Moab?

For some background, we will look into previous books:

• Genesis 19-Lot, who was Abraham's relative, was rescued from Sodom and Gomorrah before God destroyed them. Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back to see the destruction. Now Lot's two daughters survived, also. They got Lot drunk and conceived sons Moab and Ammon by their father.
• Numbers 22-After the Hebrews left Egypt headed to the Promised Land, Moab would not allow them to cross their land. Also, their king summoned Balaam to curse the Hebrews, but did not. Therefore, bitterness toward Israel endured for centuries. (Nehemiah 13)
• Numbers 25-The Moabite women seduced the Hebrew men into immorality and idolatry.
• 2 Samuel 8-War continued off and on between the two  until David finally subdued them.
• Assyria controlled Moab during the  8th century; then came Neb of Babylon.

David's great-grandmother was a Moabitess, Ruth. Therefore, Jesus had Moabite blood in His veins. It is this King Jesus of the Jews who gives this dooming message to Jeremiah.

Zechariah 9:9 tells Jerusalem to look, for their King was coming-He is righteous and victorious, yet He is humble, riding on a donkey-riding on a donkey's colt.

That was fulfilled according to Matthew 21:9, when it occurred as Jesus entered the holy city and people spread out garments and tree branches for their King. then, Jesus said He identified Himself, saying, I am King of the Jews, found in John 19:19.

In Revelation 17:14, we read where the kings of this world will make war with the Lamb (Jesus), and He will overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they that are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.

Then when Jesus comes riding on a white horse from heaven, He will wear a robe on which is written, King of all kings and LORD of all lords.

Who is your king? Is it Jesus or the next president? Are you faithful?

LET IT GROW

What do we learn about Moab?

• There will be cities of devastation and great destruction. (verse 3)
• They would be taken captive because they trusted in their wealth and skill. (verse 7)
• Their god Chemosh, priests, and officials, will be hauled off. (verse 7)
• they will be ashamed when they trusted in their idol Chemosh and their gold calf at Bethel. (verse13)
• Although they had lived in peace, calamity was coming for Moab. (verse 16)
• They were prideful, arrogant, haughty in heart, boastful people. (verses 29-30)
•  the destroyer will strip bare their grape vines. (verse 32)
• Joy and gladness will be gone from fruitful Moab. (verse 33)
• There will be crying, and sorrow in every Moabite home and on every street. (verse 38)
• Terror, traps, and snares will be their lot. (verse 43)

Then God will allow a remnant of Moab to return to the land. Through their descendants will come the Messiah. (Ruth) (verse 47) Isn't that encouragement for Israel and Moab? Jesus provides salvation to free people from the eternal effects of their sins, and gives hope for this future.

 Isn't that mercy, not getting what we deserve? Dear friend, are you free from the penalty of sin? You can be by trusting in Jesus as your Savior and asking Him to forgive you of those sins. Then one day we will meet in heaven and worship the King of kings together forever.

LET IT GO

Let go of pride, arrogance, a haughty heart, for our life is all about Jesus.

Let Christian joy and gladness be evident in our life today.