PROCLAMATION
“ ‘Do not be afraid, Jacob My servant, for I am with
you,’ declares The Lord. ‘Though I
completely destroy all nations among which I scatter you, I will not completely
destroy you. I will discipline you but
only in due measure; I will not let you go entirely unpunished.’ ” Jeremiah 46:28 (NIV)
EXPLANATION
These are the words of The Lord God which were spoken to the prophet Jeremiah and which he proclaimed to the people of Judah. The promise of protection which He previously made to a person, Baruch, (Jeremiah 45:5) He now makes to the people of Israel. (Jeremiah 46:27-28) This promise only applies to the remnant of believers within the remnant of the rebellious people who fled to Egypt against His word. (Jeremiah 44:28) The Lord God said that He would never forsake them. His words of comfort to them (Jeremiah 46:27) is a repeat of the words which He spoke earlier. (Jeremiah 30:10) Egypt, which had frequently encroached on other nations is now about to be encroached upon by the nation of Babylon. (Jeremiah 46:25-26) His people will be spared but they will be punished. (Jeremiah 46:28)
APPLICATION
When we obey The Word of God and do what He says for us to do, He will bless us, protect us, preserve us, and provide for us. His protection will keep us safe through the disasters that are going on around us. He will protect us from dangers seen and unseen. We may be punished for our sinful disobedience, but we will not be utterly destroyed. (Amos 9:8) As believers we need to pray and confess our sins, and ask to be forgiven, because He is faithful and just, and He will forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
These are the words of The Lord God which were spoken to the prophet Jeremiah and which he proclaimed to the people of Judah. The promise of protection which He previously made to a person, Baruch, (Jeremiah 45:5) He now makes to the people of Israel. (Jeremiah 46:27-28) This promise only applies to the remnant of believers within the remnant of the rebellious people who fled to Egypt against His word. (Jeremiah 44:28) The Lord God said that He would never forsake them. His words of comfort to them (Jeremiah 46:27) is a repeat of the words which He spoke earlier. (Jeremiah 30:10) Egypt, which had frequently encroached on other nations is now about to be encroached upon by the nation of Babylon. (Jeremiah 46:25-26) His people will be spared but they will be punished. (Jeremiah 46:28)
APPLICATION
When we obey The Word of God and do what He says for us to do, He will bless us, protect us, preserve us, and provide for us. His protection will keep us safe through the disasters that are going on around us. He will protect us from dangers seen and unseen. We may be punished for our sinful disobedience, but we will not be utterly destroyed. (Amos 9:8) As believers we need to pray and confess our sins, and ask to be forgiven, because He is faithful and just, and He will forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
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