Jeremiah 2 - Day 652 (link to reading)
Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-6 Commentary (workingpreacher.org): Jeremiah uses two types of imagery to picture the wilderness relationship between God and the people of Israel. He first uses newlywed imagery. This metaphor compares the relationship of the people to God that of a bride to a groom (verse 2). He next uses first fruits imagery. This metaphor states that Israel was set apart for God in the same way that the first fruits of a harvest were (see Leviticus 23:9-14). Both images underscore the specialness of the early relationship between God and the people. But, the Lord says through Jeremiah, things changed. At this point, God frames the issue in terms of “they” and “them”—why did the people’s ancestors go from being a faithful bride to being an unfaithful spouse? Why did the relationship between God and the people break down? God poses the question in terms that would have been used in a divorce proceeding: what has God done that would motivate Israel to become unfaithful? The implied answer is “nothing.” Application: When the euphoria of the honeymoon stage wears off, the reality of the daily bump and grind sets in. Sadly, there are many couples who are technically married but practically two strangers living under the same roof. Return to your first love. Prayer: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases... Comments are closed.
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