By Mike Durrill
[33] "Thus says the LORD of hosts: The people of Israel are oppressed, and the people of Judah with them. All who took them captive have held them fast; they refuse to let them go. [34] Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon. - Jer 50:33-34 ESV
When I read these passages I am struck once again by the absolute sovereign, yet merciful nature of God. God is Creator and He is also Controller. There is nothing in history that has taken Him by surprise.
God is also merciful, kind, gentle, and gracious giving opportunity upon opportunity for men and women to turn to Him for forgiveness and rest.
Babylon.
Used by God to oppress and discipline the disobedient children of Israel. Yet, will in turn be punished for their own failure to believe. In His mercy, God sent to Babylon men like Daniel, Shadrach, Meeshach, and Abednigo to share the truth of God. By God's grace, some believed including the Great King Nebuchadnezzar!
Nations continue to rise and fall as they turn to or run from the True God. Historically there are no exceptions.
The answer for all nations from the beginning is the Redeemer. He is strong. Stronger than the strongest. He is the LORD of hosts and He will plead the cause of the meek and lowly in heart and give rest to their souls.
Job in agony of body and spirit cried out, [25] For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. - Job 19:25 ESV
The last Man standing will be the Redeemer. It is He whom my trust is in. My prayer is the same for our nation.
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