Life
was not easy for the prophet Jeremiah. The king and his attendants did
not pay “any attention to the words the Lord had spoken through
Jeremiah the prophet” (Jeremiah 37:1-2). We must pray for “kings and all those in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
They have so much power to do good or evil. As we consider the
nation’s life, we must affirm, with the Psalmist, “I remember Your
ancient laws, O Lord, and I find comfort in them” (Psalm 119:52).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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