Jeremiah 2
-The Word of the LORD came to
Jeremiah for the ears of those in Jerusalem. It is the heart cry of God to His
wayward people. A people who were devoted in their youth, when He brought them
out of slavery into the wilderness experience “through a land not sown
(Jeremiah 2:1-2).” His people were the first of His harvest (Jeremiah 2:3).
But, now it was the beginning time of the Gentiles, who would eventually come
to Christ in great numbers as a future harvest. These chosen people of Israel were
holy to the LORD, but transgressed greatly in their unfaithfulness becoming
guilty resulting in evil coming upon them under the judgment of the Sovereign
(Jeremiah 2:3, 9, 35). Their walk became empty and vain as they chased after
other gods and bowed before them rather than the Living God (Jeremiah 2:5, 7-8,
11, 13, 17-25, 27, 37). They no longer feared the LORD and His ways with a
rebellious spirit, which led to their discipline (Jeremiah 2:19). In their
chastening though they still did not get it so as to turn back to the LORD
(Jeremiah 2:29-36). Therefore, God rejected them by His Word for a season to
teach them His true love and goodness by sending them out of the land (Jeremiah
2:37).
-*Application* What should stand
to us here in this chapter is the primacy of faithfulness in our walk with the
LORD our God. We should never change our ways for other things that we think
will give us success or more pleasure in this world. God has given us
everything we need for life and godliness through His Son (2 Peter 1:3). He is
the true knowledge and giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17). To
abandon Him and His love is the most foolish thing we could ever do. Stick
close to Him as the only way (John 14:6)! Recognize these examples He gives us
from the Old Testament and resolve to be faithfully devoted to Him forever. Jesus
is your only Savior, persevere as a secured saint relying on His Holy Spirit (Ephesians
1:13; 4:30, 1 Timothy 4:16, Hebrews 6:1-9; 10:35-39).
Verse to Memorize: Jeremiah 2:11
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