Oct. 6, 2020
Jeremiah 31
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have
loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness
have I drawn thee. (verse 3)
LET IT GLOW
Previously, we learned about a glorious restoration of Judah promised
by God. We know this happened 70 years later when King Cyrus
released the remnant of Jews to return to Jerusalem. Jews from Israel,
Judah, other clans and tribes returned home.
Fast forward to 1948, Israel was established as a nation again. However,
the Jews do not acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah. They will during His
Millennial reign as King.
In this chapter we learn about another glorious promise-a new covenant.
This promise was one made with Israel and Judah. They broke the Mosaic
Covenant through disobedience-only worship God and not idols.
Hope would be restored in Israel. (Judah was renamed Israel.)
Why was God making a new covenant with Israel?
- He desired to be the God of all the families of Israel. (v. 1)
- He wanted them to be His people (a tribe, a flock, a nation).
- The survivors would be blessed and find rest (to settle quiet, find ease). (v. 2)
- God loved them with an everlasting (eternal, without end, always) love. (v. 3)
- With lovingkindness (favor, mercy, kindness) God drew them to Himself. (v. 3)
out looking for them! God told them,"I've never quit loving you and never
will! Expect love, love, and more love!
Oooeee! We have a love that never ends, is always, and eternal, that is for you and me.
God's love is that way. Just stop and let it soak in, friends. Our Heavenly Father's love
for us will always be there in His heart and mind. He will never leave us. We can count
on Him. People that are our friends or our family may leave us, treat us ugly, or seem
unlovable toward us, our God will not.
Do you know this kind of love? You can when you ask Jesus to be your Savior.
LET IT GROW
A day would come when the watchmen stationed upon the mountains
to proclaim the festivals would shout, "Come, let us go up to Jerusalem to
worship the LORD our God." (verse 6)
After their rebellion and judgement of God was complete, Israel would
go back to the old time religion, the way Moses said to do. The Jews
would encourage their neighbors to join them, also.
Are we encouraging our neighbors to come along with us to worship
services? Do we share the good things our God has done for us?
LET IT GO
Come and worship the Everlasting Father who has an everlasting love for us.
His lovingkindness is available to all who believe Jesus is Savior and Lord.
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