Story of Grace

Good Morning,

Jeremiah brings us a wonderful story of grace. For a long time, Jeremiah had warned about impending doom.  It was truly, “repent or perish” preaching, and no one wanted to hear it.  They threatened him, criticized him, jailed him, and more.  At one point, he was dumped into a sewer/dungeon and only lived because of a slave that rescued him.  In the end, judgment came and tragic suffering followed.  

In Jeremiah 39-40 there is a great “end of the story.”

A slave is set free.  The man who stood up for Jeremiah and God was promised freedom and safety.  (Jeremiah 39:17-18)

A king became a captive. The king who refused to obey the preaching and repent became a captive.  (Jeremiah 39:7)

A preacher was rewarded. The preacher who was mocked and dishonored was given the most wonderful opportunities. (Jeremiah 39:11; 40:5)

A heathen spoke for God.  A heathen commander for the army of Babylon was the one God used to pronounce the judgment of God and deliverance of Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 40:3)

Never doubt the mercy of God. Although it may not be on our time table, He is good and faithful, and He rewards mankind.  There is an end; there is a judgment; there is a time when God will make right the wrongs that were inflicted.  Sometimes, we see it on earth, as with Job, but be sure, we will all see it in the end. 

Keep doing right, and leave the results to God.

Pastor