Jeremiah 24 - Day 674 (link to reading)
Scripture: Jeremiah 24:4-5 Commentary (melissabeaty.com): 4-5 God now explains the vision. As beautiful and ripe as the good figs are, so will the remnant be in Babylon. God says this deportation is actually for their good. This is explained by the fact that God has decreed evil against Jerusalem and the land of Judah because of the sins of the Jews (Jer. 11:17). The people's sins have caused the land to be defiled, and now God will have to purge the land to know before He can once again bless it (Lev. 18:24, Num. 35:33). Application: On the surface, it just doesn't make sense. When exiled, you are deported to a foreign country where you have nothing, can't speak the language, and have to start over. Doesn't it seem like those who were displaced are being punished? Yet God has confirmed that they are blessed. Just because we're facing challenges in our lives doesn't mean that God has abandoned us. Prayer: Lord, You alone I long to worship... Comments are closed.
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