Today's Reading
Jeremiah, in today's reading, pronounced God's judgment upon Moab, Ammon and Edom. Moab, the ancestral home of Ruth (who married Boaz and was King David's great-grandmother) existed in a mountainous region of modern-day Jordan. As stated in the prophecy, they ceased to exist not long after Jeremiah. Ammon similarly lived in modern-day Jordan and assimilated with others in the region. Amman -- the capital of Jordan -- came from their name. Edom -- the direct descendants of Esau -- lived south and east of Israel. During the rule of Rome, they completely lost their identity. Many of them intermarried with their distant cousins, the Israelites, and were assimilated into the Jews. In each case, their false "gods" fell and the One True God still reigns.
2 Timothy. "5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord." Now, there's a Scripture verse that challenges me! I know that God pours grace upon those who are suffering. I know that He is faithful. I know that Romans 8:28 is true. I'm still challenged by that verse.
Psalms. Again we have a Psalm that complements Jeremiah... "5 The gods of other nations are mere idols,
but the Lord made the heavens!"
Proverbs. "11 As a dog returns to its vomit,
so a fool repeats his foolishness." It is easy to be so broken by our sin that we can't imagine doing it again. Then we do.
What speaks to you today?
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Jeremiah 48:47 "Yet I will restore the fortunes of Moab in the latter days, declares the LORD. Thus far the judgment on Moab."
ReplyDeleteI wonder about the latter day restoration of Moab - what it might mean. Why would the LORD do this for some cities/peoples, and perhaps not for others?
"Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not."
ReplyDeleteKind of puts to rest the idea of waiting for the exact right circumstances to share our faith with others!
Linnyjo, that's a great question. I'm not sure we know the answer, but I will take God's Word for it! As to why some and not others, God's ways are mysterious. He is both merciful and just.
ReplyDeleteLara, I was struck by the same thought. Thanks for bringing it out.