Chapter 5 in the Book of Jeremiah contains an interesting rant from God, through the prophet Jeremiah, against Jerusalem. As I read it, I soon began to wonder, "Am I reading my Bible? Or is this a sermon from my pastor about current events in the world of today? Here are a few examples that caught my attention.
It starts with this interesting question:
The text is about Jerusalem, but it could also apply to us as well. It continues into Chapter 6.
"Peace, peace," they say. When there is no peace." - Jeremiah 6:14
Does that sound like today's world? How many ceasefires and memorandums of understanding can there be? I lost track.
"Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush." - Jeremiah 6:15
Are we ashamed of our conduct? No. We just keep right on sinning, even inventing new detestible things to do that could only anger God.
God continues . . .
"So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them,”
says the Lord." - Jeremiah 6:15
And that we will. We will surely fall!
Unless.
Unless there was someone - an intercessor - who would step up and take away our sins. All of them, though they are many. Thankfully there is. His name is Jesus.
One more verse, and this one is from our Lord and Savior.
"Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” - Luke 21:28
Nearer My God To Thee - ThecSharin Singers
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