Consequence of Trusting in God

While Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the Lord came to him: "Go and tell Ebed-Melech the Cushite, 'This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I am about to fulfill my words against this city through disaster, not prosperity. At that time they will be fulfilled before your eyes. But I will rescue you on that day, declares the Lord; you will not be handed over to those you fear. I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the Lord.'"
Jer 39:15-18

earlier in chapter 38, ebed-melech saved jeremiah's life. this is a re-cap: jeremiah was lowered into a cisern, a muddy pit, and left there to starve to death. ebed-melech went to the king and requested something be done about jeremiah, and the king granted his request. jeremiah was to remain in confinement, but he was allowed food for survival.

and later in chapter 39 we discover why ebed-melech was showing compassion to jeremiah, simply because he trusted in the Lord. his faith motivated him to act on an unjust cause. ebed-melech knew that jeremiah was a man of God, and that jeremiah had prophesied about this fall of jerusalem. it impresses me that even tho ebed-melech knew he was about to be destroyed by the babylonians, he still sought to do the Lord's work. tho death was knocking on his door, he continue in what he knew was right. that is good news and a witness for us to live by.

Jesus,
i praise You for using ebed-melech to rescue jeremiah, and for using jeremiah to proclaim Your word of rescue back to ebed-melech. You were true to Your word, by bringing upon the disaster spoken thru jeremiah, and yet those who heeded Your word survived by their faith. You are God in heaven, and Your plans stand firm thru all generations. Your word is eternal, and it gives light to our paths. thanks for the hope Your provide. thanks for allowing us to enter Your presence and to confer with You about the plans for the future. thanks for still speaking thru men and women. may Your word be heard and acted upon. may Your life be spread thru Your word. i love You.
in Jesus Name ~ Amen!

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*Kimberly *Laura *Flora