Scripture: Jeremiah 39: 17-18
17 But I will rescue you on that day, declares the Lord; you will not be given into the hands of those you fear. 18 I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the Lord.’”
Scripture Commentary: Rescue comes from the Lord.
In Jeremiah 39, there is no rescue for King Zedekiah, who rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. He was captured and Jerusalem taken. Jeremiah, on the other hand, was beaten and jailed for proclaiming God’s message.
Zedekiah couldn’t decide between public opinion and God’s will. Doesn’t that sound familiar as we hear public opinion and God’s message? Has the human race learned anything yet? We seem to be acting like the people did 2000 plus years ago.
Follow God’s truth, not public opinion.
Like the people of the past we say we want accurate information, but not God’s truth. Jeremiah, both then and even now, tells us God’s message. Satan’s message spreads evil and destruction. Jeremiah never wavered from God’s Word; he stood firm.
God protects His own.
Jerusalem fell and the people were taken into captivity (except for the poor), but Jeremiah and Ebed-Melek were set free. God protects His true servants. God has special rewards for His servants, if not in this life in His eternal kingdom, our final resting place.
To know God is to serve Him and to serve God is to love Him. To obey God is to hear Him and to hear God is to worship Him.
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