Jeremiah 44
Notice how God admonishes those in Judah who elected to flee to Egypt - in direct disobedience of God's command that the remnant not flee to Egypt. He uses similar language as He did in Jeremiah 29 regarding a promise to those going into exile to Babylonia. He vows not to harm those in Babylonia while He vows to harm those fleeing to Egypt.
God does not make threats - He makes promises...and He keeps His promises.
At the same time, we may not understand God's justice - although we know it is a perfect justice. Why did the disobedient in Babylonia not get destroyed as those in Egypt did?
Perhaps it is because of a more willful disobedience. I am not certain on this question but I am certain that I do not want to willfully disobey God...and I am thankful that I have Christ who is full of grace because I know I am far from perfect.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who is full of grace for me...even though I am quite undeserving. Thank You Jesus. Please forgive me as I know I miss the mark many times a day. Help me turn from my sin towards You and help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind, and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
For I am watching over them for harm, not for good; the Jews in Egypt will perish by sword and famine until they are all destroyed. Those who escape the sword and return to the land of Judah from Egypt will be very few. Then the whole remnant of Judah who came to live in Egypt will know whose word will stand—mine or theirs. v27-28
Notice how God admonishes those in Judah who elected to flee to Egypt - in direct disobedience of God's command that the remnant not flee to Egypt. He uses similar language as He did in Jeremiah 29 regarding a promise to those going into exile to Babylonia. He vows not to harm those in Babylonia while He vows to harm those fleeing to Egypt.
God does not make threats - He makes promises...and He keeps His promises.
At the same time, we may not understand God's justice - although we know it is a perfect justice. Why did the disobedient in Babylonia not get destroyed as those in Egypt did?
Perhaps it is because of a more willful disobedience. I am not certain on this question but I am certain that I do not want to willfully disobey God...and I am thankful that I have Christ who is full of grace because I know I am far from perfect.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who is full of grace for me...even though I am quite undeserving. Thank You Jesus. Please forgive me as I know I miss the mark many times a day. Help me turn from my sin towards You and help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind, and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
